Comparison

The Gym Notes vs Vektor Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Gym Notes

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Your workouts. Your rules. Stop adapting to complicated fitness apps. With GymNotes, you can create your own exercises, write notes your way, and track your workouts without limits. Build your own training system - Create custom exercises - Name them however you want - Add personal notes (form, tempo, cues) - Track sets, reps, and weight Train the way YOU understand. Perfect for beginners Don’t know exercise names? No problem. - Use your own descriptions - Learn as you go - No complicated setup Just open the app and start. Built for serious training - Track every workout - Improve every session - Use rest timers to control intensity Turn your training into a system. Everything you need β€” in one place - Calorie calculator - Body measurements tracking - Workout calendar - 200+ built-in exercises Start free Try GymNotes free for 14 days. Build your workouts. Track your progress. See the difference. Why GymNotes? Because your training shouldn’t be limited by an app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vektor Run

Features
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Vektor Run is the ultimate routing and tracking companion for runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Designed with a clean, premium Apple-native feel, Vektor Run bridges the gap between planning your perfect route on your iPhone and executing it flawlessly from your wrist. Whether you are exploring a new city, training for a marathon, or hitting the local trails, Vektor Run gives you the tools you need to stay on track and leave your phone behind. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Turn-by-Turn Watch Navigation: Keep your eyes on the trail. Vektor Run delivers standalone audio cues and wrist haptics to guide you through every left and right turn of your route. β€’ Off-Route Alerts: Never get lost again. If you wander off your planned GPX track, your Apple Watch will immediately alert you with custom haptics and voice feedback so you can course-correct. β€’ Route Planning & GPX Import: Create custom routes directly on your iPhone or effortlessly import existing GPX files from your favorite web platforms. β€’ Seamless Apple Watch Sync: Beam your routes directly to your Apple Watch with a single tap. Our reliable transfer system ensures your routes are ready on your wrist before you even tie your shoes. β€’ Live Wrist Maps: View your exact position, current trajectory, and detailed route map directly on your Apple Watch, optimized for visibility while in motion. β€’ Advanced Analytics & Trends: Go beyond the basics. Track your rolling pace, heart rate, and running volume with beautiful 30-day heatmap calendars, and watch your fitness improve with live VO2 Max trending. β€’ Share Your Path: Celebrate your workouts with gorgeous, customizable share cards featuring your route data overlaid on stunning seasonal backgrounds. β€’ Apple Health Integration: All your completed workouts are securely saved directly to the Apple Health app, ensuring you get full credit for your hard work and close your rings. Take control of your path. Download Vektor Run today.

Screenshots

The Gym Notes4 screens
Vektor Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vektor Run at none against The Gym Notes's shown. Vektor Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). The Gym Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Gym Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Vektor Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Gym Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Vektor Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
The Gym Notes versus Vektor Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Gym NotesVektor Run
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSIA "RiSol Fit"Jesper Persson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Gym Notes

Subscriptions1
  • PRO$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Vektor Run

One-time1
  • Vektor Run Pro$5.99

Questions

Is The Gym Notes free?
The Gym Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vektor Run free?
Vektor Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Gym Notes or Vektor Run have ads?
The Gym Notes shows ads; Vektor Run does not.
Which is updated more often, The Gym Notes or Vektor Run?
The Gym Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vektor Run every 3 days. Most recently, The Gym Notes was updated on October 26, 2026 and Vektor Run on October 28, 2026.

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