Comparison

Personal Trainer Log vs PlankNote

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

Head to head
About

Personal Trainer Log

Features
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Rep is a client log for independent personal trainers and strength coaches: each client's goals, injuries and limits, every session's sets and reps, and who has paid, together on your iPhone. CLIENT PROFILES - Contact details, age, height, weight and goal weight - Primary goal (strength, muscle gain, endurance, mobility, sport-specific and more), goal notes and timeline - Injuries, movement restrictions and medical clearance notes; injuries show in red on the client's card and while you log a session - Experience level, training preferences, equipment, schedule notes, session rate and coaching notes - A status for each client (active, on hold, prospect, former), with search and filters SESSION LOG - Start a session from Home or from the client's page - Pick exercises from the built-in library (68 exercises: chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, core, cardio, mobility) and log weight and reps for every set - Add the session type, duration, the client's energy, your notes and the payment status: paid, paid from a package, unpaid or comp - Home shows how many sessions you logged today, this month's income estimate and your latest sessions - Optional daily reminder at 8 AM to log the day's sessions PROGRAMS Build programs with a goal, a length in weeks, days per week and a split (upper/lower/full, push/pull/legs, full body or your own), then add workout days with exercises, sets and rep targets. REP PRO Everything above is free for up to 5 clients and 2 programs, with the last 3 months of session history in the Workouts tab. Rep Pro removes those limits and adds: - Strength progress per client: a chart of the heaviest weight per session for any exercise, and a personal records board - Body measurements: weight, body fat, chest, waist, hips, biceps and thighs, with progress photos (first and latest side by side) and trend charts - Attendance and payment report per client: sessions in total, in the last 30 days and the share paid - Income dashboard: this month, year to date and a six-month trend, based on each client's session rate - 8 message templates (welcome, session reminder, check-in, payment reminder and more) to copy into any messaging app - CSV export of a client's session history - AI Advisor: AI-generated ideas on program changes, stalled lifts and recovery for one client. To answer, Rep sends that client's profile (including injuries and restrictions) and recent sessions to an AI service, only when you ask. The ideas are not medical advice. With iCloud turned on, your records sync through your iCloud account. No sign-up is needed. In the US, Rep Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US prices; other countries see their own price in the app). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store 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/

About

PlankNote

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Personal Trainer Log4 screens
PlankNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

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Personal Trainer Log versus PlankNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPersonal Trainer LogPlankNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiALEXANDRU CORNEL CHIREA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Personal Trainer Log

Subscriptions3
  • Rep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Rep Pro Annual$39.991 Year
  • Rep Pro Annual - 50% Off1 Year trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

PlankNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Personal Trainer Log free?
Personal Trainer Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlankNote free?
PlankNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Personal Trainer Log or PlankNote have ads?
Neither Personal Trainer Log nor PlankNote shows ads.

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