Comparison

GymNotes vs OpenHand

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

Head to head
About

GymNotes

Features
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GymNotes is a clean and minimalistic workout tracker with rich functionalities built for people who want to plan better, log every set, and see real progress over time. Create workout plans or start an empty workout anytime. Add exercises from a searchable library, build your own custom exercises, and track weight, reps, or duration with kg/lb support. GymNotes also gives you a full view of your training history and progress. Review completed workouts, edit saved sessions, and explore statistics like streaks, workout frequency, volume, sets, reps, duration, muscle group distribution, neglected muscle groups, exercise rankings, detailed exercise performance, and plan usage. Features: - Detailed analytics for workouts, muscle groups, exercises, and plans so you can see your progress and how you’re getting stronger over time - Workout history with editable completed sessions to track consistency, review past performance, and measure improvement - Log strength and cardio workouts with set completion tracking for accurate progress tracking - Create, edit, reorder, and update workout plans as your training evolves - Start workouts from saved plans or build empty workouts on the fly - Search exercises by name or muscle group, and create custom exercises to match your training style - Built-in timer and stopwatch with workout timer notifications to keep your sessions moving Some of these features are only available with a Pro subscription. Privacy: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/privacy Terms: https://aziri-dev.github.io/gymnotes-legal/terms

About

OpenHand

A straightforward gym journal designed for private tracking of workouts. It offers essential features without the high costs of other fitness apps. Future updates may include AI-powered insights and cardio tracking.

Highlights
  • Private workout tracking
  • No subscription fees
  • Simple interface
  • Potential AI insights
  • Cardio tracking support
Features
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I was starting to go to the gym regularly and found an incredible app that had all the features I needed but was trying to charge $4/month or $40 for a complete feature unlock. I was appalled at the idea that an app so simple as a gym journal could not be done in a way that didn't have any overhead costs. So I went ahead and built it after the dev of that previous app wished me luck in making one. It isn't very fancy but I'll see what I can add, maybe support for apples foundation AI local models for some basic insights or possibly a running/cardio tracker?

Screenshots

GymNotes4 screens
OpenHand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenHand at none against GymNotes's 2. OpenHand also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. OpenHand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenHand every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GymNotes versus OpenHand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNotesOpenHand
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDY AZIRISamuel Carrasco

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

OpenHand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNotes free?
GymNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenHand free?
OpenHand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymNotes or OpenHand have ads?
Neither GymNotes nor OpenHand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNotes or OpenHand?
GymNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenHand every 6 days. Most recently, GymNotes was updated on October 25, 2026 and OpenHand on October 24, 2026.

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