Personal Trainer Log vs PlankNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Personal Trainer Log
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Rep keeps every personal training client, workout session, progress goal, and business detail in one focused workspace. Built for independent personal trainers, strength coaches, and small studio owners, Rep helps you remember the details that make coaching feel personal: injuries, goals, preferences, last lifts, attendance, payments, and notes from every session. CLIENT ROSTER THAT REMEMBERS - Store goals, limitations, contact details, rates, and weekly schedules - Capture injury notes, movement restrictions, and training preferences - Filter active clients, prospects, former clients, and clients on hold - Open a profile before the session and know exactly where to pick up PROGRAMS AND SESSION LOGS - Build client programs with days, exercises, sets, rep targets, rest notes, and substitutions - Use the bundled exercise library or add custom movements - Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, payment status, mood, and session notes - Review recent work before the next appointment so no detail is lost PROGRESS AND BUSINESS TRACKING - Track strength progress and personal records from logged workouts - Monitor consistency, attendance patterns, and completed sessions - Record session fees, package payments, and client revenue - Keep coaching decisions connected to real client history DESIGNED FOR TRAINERS WHO WORK FAST Rep is not a generic workout tracker. It is built around the daily rhythm of a coach moving from client to client, needing the right context in seconds. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your data stays on your device with iCloud sync on iPhone. No account is required. No data is sold or shared with third parties. REP PRO Upgrade to Rep Pro for unlimited clients, unlimited programs, advanced progress charts, income analytics, compliance tracking, data export, AI training advisor tools, and priority support. Free users can manage up to 5 clients with full functionality. - Monthly: $4.99/month - Yearly: $39.99/year Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://237LR.github.io/app-legal/Rep/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://237LR.github.io/app-legal/Rep/terms.html Support: https://237LR.github.io/app-legal/Rep/support.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PlankNote
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PlankNote is the client tracker built for solo and freelance personal trainers. Everything a trainer needs to run their client relationships, in one place: CLIENT OVERVIEW See every client at a glance: status, goals, next session, last check-in. Search and filter your roster instantly, even with dozens of active clients. PROGRESS TRACKING Log weight, measurements, and photos after every session. Watch trends unfold in clean, simple charts. Compare before-and-after photos side by side to show clients exactly how far they've come. APPOINTMENTS, SYNCED Book sessions and they show up right in your calendar app: no double entry, no separate scheduling tool. Edit in PlankNote or your calendar, they stay in sync. EXERCISE TEMPLATES Build a workout once, reuse it across every client who needs it. Stop retyping the same sets and reps for every session. DASHBOARD Open the app and know exactly what your day looks like: today's sessions, which clients are overdue for a check-in, and how the month's shaping up. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Your next appointment and check-ins due, right on your home screen: no need to open the app to know what's next. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PlankNote runs entirely on your device, synced securely through your own iCloud account. No accounts, no company servers holding your clients' data, no ads. FREE TO START Manage up to 3 clients free, forever. Try PlankNote Pro free for 14 days for unlimited clients: subscribe only if it earns a place in your day. Built for trainers who'd rather spend time coaching than fighting software. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Personal Trainer Log at 18 against PlankNote's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Personal Trainer Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PlankNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Personal Trainer Log | PlankNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karol Jaworski | ALEXANDRU CORNEL CHIREA |
In-app purchases
Personal Trainer Log
- Rep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Rep Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Rep Pro Annual - 50% Off1 Year trial$39.991 Year
PlankNote
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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