Comparison

Syntax vs Nama

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

Head to head
About

Syntax

Effortlessly log strength training workouts by typing or speaking natural language commands. This app offers an AI coach, routine creation, and progress tracking, all while prioritizing user privacy with local data storage and no ads.

Highlights
  • Natural language workout logging
  • AI coaching and routine building
  • Local data storage and privacy
  • Strava integration
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Log your workout in seconds — just type "bench 80kg 3x8" or ask the AI coach. No tapping through menus. No manual data entry. Syntax is the fastest way to track strength training. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account required. No cloud sync. No tracking. No ads. Everything is stored locally in plain-text files you own and control. Built in London, designed for privacy. TYPE OR TALK TO LOG Type your sets in natural language — "squat 100kg 5x5" — and Syntax understands. Or use the built-in AI coach to log by conversation. Spend less time on your phone, more time lifting. AI COACH BUILT IN Get a personal training assistant that builds routines, answers questions, and tracks your progress. Powered by the AI model you choose (Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more). Your API key, your data. STRAVA INTEGRATION Export your workouts to Strava with one tap. Keep all your training data connected across platforms. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your current workout on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Track elapsed time, current exercise, and sets completed at a glance. ROUTINES & PROGRAMS Create and save workout templates. Start a session from a routine and fill in the weights as you go. Progressive overload made simple. TRAINING HISTORY & PERSONAL RECORDS Review every workout. See exercise trends, PRs, and volume over time. All your data, always accessible, always exportable. 75+ BUILT-IN EXERCISES Browse a curated exercise database with muscle groups and equipment filters. Add your own custom exercises anytime. WORKS OFFLINE No internet needed to log workouts. Train anywhere — gym basements, outdoor parks, hotel gyms. Your data is always available. FREE TO USE Core workout logging is completely free with no limits. Pro unlocks advanced AI coaching and detailed analytics. Syntax is for lifters who want a fast, no-nonsense way to track training. If you've ever logged workouts in a notes app and wished it was just a little smarter — this is it.

About

Nama

Features
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A private place for your days. Nama keeps your photos, notes and everyday moments together in one personal journal. No Nama account, no public profile, no likes or followers. CAPTURE NOW, WRITE LATER Save a moment in a second, then add the words when you have time. Type or dictate, record a voice note, and add photos or short videos. YOUR DAY, IMPORTED Bring in a day's photos and videos from your library in one go. REVISIT YOUR DAYS Browse your timeline or the Gallery. Swipe through photo sets, see the towns you were in on the calendar, and find your stories on a map. Play a day or a week back as a private story made from your own words and media. MAKE IT YOURS Create your own entry types and things to count: pages read, cups of coffee, money spent, practice minutes. Choose your theme and writing size, and show only the tabs you use. Search everything you have written. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your journal is stored on your phone. Protect Nama with Face ID and make portable backups that you control. You decide what to export or share. If you turn them on, Nama can show each day's step count from your iPhone and active energy from Apple Health. It only reads them, and they stay on your phone. Full access requires a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available trials and current prices are shown by the App Store before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://namajournalapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://namajournalapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Syntax4 screens
Nama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nama at daily against Syntax's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Syntax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nama sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syntax ships an update every 3 days, Nama daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Syntax versus Nama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyntaxNama
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuanjia SuDi Su

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Syntax

Subscriptions2
  • Syntax Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Syntax Pro$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Nama

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Syntax free?
Syntax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nama free?
Nama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Syntax or Nama have ads?
Neither Syntax nor Nama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syntax or Nama?
Syntax ships an update every 3 days, and Nama daily. Most recently, Syntax was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nama on November 6, 2026.

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