MyFitNotes vs GymDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MyFitNotes
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MyFitNotes is a simple, powerful workout tracker designed for serious lifters and casual gym-goers alike. KEY FEATURES: - Track Any Exercise โ Log weight & reps, bodyweight reps, timed exercises, and cardio (distance + time). Choose from 33 built-in exercises or create your own. - Personal Records โ Automatic PR detection for weight, reps, and estimated 1RM (Brzycki formula). Never miss a milestone. - Workout Plans โ Create reusable workout templates. Load a plan to start your session instantly. - Analytics & Insights โ View muscle heatmaps, exercise trends, volume charts, and 1RM leaderboards across custom time ranges. - Body Measurements โ Track weight, body fat, and other measurements over time with visual progress charts. - Rest Timer โ Configurable rest timer with sound notification between sets. - Workout History โ Browse past workouts, view detailed logs, and export your data as CSV. - Backup & Sync โ Automatic backups (local + Google Drive). Encrypted backup support for privacy. - Clean Design โ Material 3 interface with light/dark mode and dynamic colors. Built for lifters who want a no-nonsense training log without subscriptions or ads.
GymDiary
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The workout tracker built for serious lifters. Log every set, rep, and weight. Track progressive overload session by session. Monitor volume across every muscle group. GymDiary gives you the data to train smarter โ completely free, forever. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH GYMDIARY โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ - EXERCISE LOGGING Log sets, reps, and weight for any exercise. Build a complete record of your entire training history. - PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD TRACKING See your last session's data every time you train. Make deliberate increases to keep building strength over time. - MUSCLE GROUP VOLUME Automatically track weekly training volume for Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, and Arms. Know exactly what you've trained. - STRENGTH ANALYTICS Charts for volume, frequency, and personal records. Understand exactly how your training is progressing over weeks and months. - CUSTOM EXERCISE LIBRARY Add your own exercises with custom muscle group mappings. Your library works the way you train. - FULL WORKOUT HISTORY Every session you've ever logged, always available. Search and filter by date, muscle group, or exercise name. - WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES your data syncs across all platforms. Train anywhere. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Whether you run Push Pull Legs, Upper Lower, a full-body program, or your own custom split โ GymDiary adapts to your routine, not the other way around. No templates forced on you. No premium features locked behind a paywall. No ads. Just a clean, fast workout tracker that gets out of your way and lets you lift. Download GymDiary today โ it's free. Forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GymDiary at every 2 weeks against MyFitNotes's every 2 months. MyFitNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyFitNotes ships an update every 2 months, GymDiary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyFitNotes | GymDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pankaj Jangid | ANALYTICA SOLUTIONS AND CONSULTING LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MyFitNotes
No in-app purchases
GymDiary
No in-app purchases








