Comparison

Jotfit vs Samurai

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

Head to head
About

Jotfit

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your workouts, featuring an integrated rest timer and automatic data entry for previous exercises. It provides detailed reports and charts to monitor your progress and allows for extensive customization of themes and workout routines.

Highlights
  • Integrated rest timer and logging
  • Auto-fills previous weight and reps
  • Supports various exercise types
  • Lock Screen Live Activity for rest timer
  • Customizable themes and workout routines
  • Detailed progress charts and reports
  • Browse 185+ exercises
Features
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Jotfit is a minimalist workout logging app designed to never get in your way during training. No ads. No setup. No login. Open the app and focus only on logging. [Main Features] - Logging, rest timer, and workout duration on one screen β€” no switching - Select an exercise and your previous weight and reps auto-fill - Supports bodyweight / unilateral (L/R) / cardio (speed, incline, resistance, duration) - Grip and attachment selection for more precise records - Notes per exercise - Rest timer appears on the Lock Screen via Live Activity, with a notification when rest ends - Add custom rest durations freely - Auto-generated workout report at the end (exercise count, sets, total volume, etc.) - Review past workouts in the calendar - Browse 185+ exercises by muscle group (chest / back / shoulders / arms / legs / abs / cardio), with search - Quick access via favorite exercises - Automatically supports Japanese and English [Pro Features] - Detailed charts: weight trend, volume trend, sets by muscle group, workout frequency, and PR updates - Theme customization: freely change background, accent, and text colors - Workout routines: preset feature to add frequently used exercises in one tap A simple design for fast use at the gym or at home. No bloat. Just focus on logging. Privacy Policy: https://jotfit.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://jotfit.app/terms

About

Samurai

Features
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"Wait, what was I supposed to do today?" β€” this app kills that moment of confusion the second you open it at the gym. β–  See today's workout the instant you open the app Set up a training cycle (2–12 weeks) once, and the app automatically calculates which week and day you're on. Open the app and today's exercises, target sets, and your last recorded weights are already there. Cycles loop back to Week 1 automatically, so progressive overload never stops. β–  Auto-generate 5x5, 5/3/1, PPL, and more Pick your training days and cycle length, and the app builds out a proven program for you β€” including target weights calculated from your own 1RM. Or build your own plan from scratch, exercise by exercise. β–  A free, fully on-device AI coach Apple's on-device AI turns your training data into plain-language coaching: target suggestions, weekly/monthly reports, rest-day check-ins, and a coach chat that answers set questions about your progress. Everything runs on your iPhone β€” nothing is sent to a server. β–  Fast logging with wheel pickers Enter weight, reps, and RIR with iOS-style drum-roll wheels β€” no typing needed. Voice input works too: just say "80 kilos, 8 reps" and the set fills in. Track failed reps and assisted reps, and personal records (1RM PRs) are detected automatically. β–  See your progress Monthly heatmaps, muscle-group volume comparisons, BIG3 1RM trends and a shareable year-end recap image. β–  Privacy & pricing All data stays on your device (SwiftData) β€” no account, no server sync. No ads, no in-app purchases. Every feature is free. β–  Compatibility Requires iOS 17+. The AI coach requires an Apple Intelligence–capable device (iOS 26+). Available in Japanese and English.

Screenshots

Jotfit4 screens
Samurai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai at none against Jotfit's 2. Jotfit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Jotfit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotfit ships an update weekly, Samurai every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Jotfit versus Samurai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotfitSamurai
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews71.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki MimuraHibiki Kakinuma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jotfit

Subscriptions2
  • Jotfit Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Jotfit Pro Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
None

Samurai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotfit free?
Jotfit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai free?
Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotfit or Samurai have ads?
Neither Jotfit nor Samurai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotfit or Samurai?
Jotfit ships an update weekly, and Samurai every 4 days. Most recently, Jotfit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Samurai on October 10, 2026.

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