Comparison

GymNote vs Simple Interval Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

GymNote

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GymNote is the workout logger that feels like writing notes — not filling out spreadsheets. Type your exercises naturally. GymNote auto-parses sets, reps, and weight instantly. No dropdowns, no complicated forms. Just write "Bench Press 3x8 60kg" and you're done. SIMPLE WORKOUT LOGGING • Note-based exercise input with auto-formatting • Built-in rest timer • Completion toggles for every set • Daily summary with total volume, sets, and calories • Calorie estimation for every exercise EXERCISE ANALYTICS & PERSONAL BESTS • Strength trend charts for every exercise • Automatic PB detection and badges • Working weight and trend direction • Weekly training history at a glance 16 WORKOUT PROGRAMS • Pre-built programs across 8 categories • Glutes, back, arms, legs, full body, and more • Beginner and intermediate difficulty levels • Browse by muscle group or search SMART TEMPLATES & PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD • Create custom workout templates • Auto-increase weights each week • Load your template with one tap • Build your perfect weekly schedule XP, LEVELING & MASCOT EVOLUTION • Earn XP for every workout • 15 levels with unique evolutions • Choose Steve or Stacy as your training buddy • Watch your mascot grow from baby to beast • 18 achievement badges to unlock STREAKS & CONSISTENCY • Daily and weekly streak tracking • Customizable weekly workout goals • Monthly activity heatmap • Stay motivated with streak milestones WEIGHT TRACKING • Log daily weigh-ins • 30-day trend charts • 7-day rolling average • Science-based calorie goal recommendations HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS • 9 widgets to choose from • Monthly calendar, streak, weekly progress • Daily goals with activity rings • Profile widget with mascot and XP • Lock screen widgets for quick glances CLOUD SYNC & DATA EXPORT • Sync across all your devices • Export workout history as CSV Built for lifters who want a clean, fast, no-nonsense workout log. Upgrade to Pro for exercise stats, unlimited templates, and all future features. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Interval Workout Timer

Features
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BAKA is a clean, distraction-free interval timer built for people who train hard and want their tools to stay out of the way. When you work, the screen goes black and your countdown burns in yellow. When you rest, the screen flips to yellow. No reading required. You know exactly where you are at every second of every round. BUILT FOR SPEED Open the app and your last workout is already on the home screen. One tap and you are training. No menus, no setup, no wasted time. SIMPLE TIMER, SERIOUS TRAINING Set your work duration, rest duration, and number of rounds. BAKA handles the rest. Whether you are doing classic Tabata, long HIIT intervals, or a custom circuit you built yourself, the timer gets out of your way and lets you focus on the work. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed workout is automatically saved to your history. Your current streak and personal best are always visible. Seeing your streak grow is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay consistent over time. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE ROUTINES BAKA comes loaded with five proven interval templates including Tabata, HIIT 40/20, 45/15 Burn, 30/30 Grind and 60/20 Beast. You can use them as-is, edit them to match your training, or build new routines from scratch. Pin your favorite to the top so it is always one tap away. AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGES BAKA is fully translated into English, Serbian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Italian and Japanese. Choose your language on the very first screen and the entire app follows. CHOOSE YOUR APP ICON Pick the icon that fits your style. BAKA offers multiple icon options so the app looks exactly how you want it on your home screen. BAKA Privacy Policy: https://cohen--apps.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymNote4 screens
Simple Interval Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Interval Workout Timer at none against GymNote's 2. GymNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GymNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Interval Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Interval Workout Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GymNote versus Simple Interval Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNoteSimple Interval Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsaro OmorogiuwaNikola Radovanovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymNote

Subscriptions2
  • GymNote Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • GymNote Pro Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

Simple Interval Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNote free?
GymNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Interval Workout Timer free?
Simple Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymNote or Simple Interval Workout Timer have ads?
Neither GymNote nor Simple Interval Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNote or Simple Interval Workout Timer?
GymNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Interval Workout Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymNote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simple Interval Workout Timer on October 9, 2026.

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