# PowerNote vs Muscle+

The clearest difference is price: PowerNote at Free against Muscle+'s $2.99. Muscle+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PowerNote is free to download; Muscle+ costs $2.99 up front. PowerNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Muscle+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

PowerNote ships an update monthly, Muscle+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerNote | Muscle+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kentaro Tsurumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452169627) | [Keiko Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790721799) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernote-workout-tracker/id6761403133)

Easily log your gym or home workouts, track weight, reps, and RPE. Visualize progress with graphs and a calendar view. Customize exercises and share results.

**Highlights:** Log weight, reps, RPE, and sets, Customizable exercises by muscle group, Calendar view for training history, Progress graphs for max weight and volume, Daily session reflection and rating, Social media sharing of results

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan for 1 month. | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium plan 1 year plan. | $39.99 | per year |


### Muscle+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-plus-gymapp/id6790721797)

This app simplifies workout logging with essential features for consistent training. It offers intuitive controls, a sleek design, and tools for tracking progress, including BIG3 lifts and 1RM estimations. Enjoy an ad-free experience designed for all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** Automated workout rotation, Easy logging of weight, reps, and sets, BIG3 lift management, 1RM estimation and progress graphs, Rest timer with quick function, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerNote free?

PowerNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Muscle+ free?

Muscle+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PowerNote or Muscle+ have ads?

PowerNote shows ads; Muscle+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, PowerNote or Muscle+?

PowerNote ships an update monthly, and Muscle+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, PowerNote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Muscle+ on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*