Comparison

GymMaxx vs Phee Notes

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

Head to head
About

GymMaxx

This app helps serious lifters track their workouts efficiently. Log sets in seconds, monitor strength progression with 1RM estimates and charts, and gain insights into your performance after each session. It offers a no-fluff experience focused on getting stronger.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging
  • 1RM tracker
  • Progress charts
  • Post-workout insights
  • Quick-start routines
  • Dark UI
Features
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Stop second-guessing your progress. GymMaxx is the no-fluff workout tracker built for serious lifters who want to train hard and track smarter. Log in seconds, not minutes. Quick-start routines get you from phone to bar fast. Every set logged automatically - weight, reps, rest time. Watch your strength grow. Track your estimated 1RM across every lift and see exactly how far you've come with progress charts that show your consistency paying off. After every session, GymMaxx surfaces what's working - new PRs, volume milestones, and trends you might have missed. No bloat. No gimmicks. No subscription traps. Just the tools you need to log fast, lift heavy, and get stronger - session by session. Features: - Lightning-fast set logging - 1RM tracker across all compound lifts - Weekly volume and session streaks - AI-powered post-workout insights - Quick-start routines for your favourite splits - Clean dark UI designed for the gym floor Download GymMaxx and start tracking the gains you've already earned Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Phee Notes

Features
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Phee Notes is a flexible workout log built around the fastest interface you already know: a note. Write your workout naturally, keep the shorthand that makes sense to you, and let Phee Notes turn it into useful training data—without forcing every set through a rigid form. WRITE YOUR WAY • Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, RIR, failure, duration, distance, and notes. • Use compact syntax such as “Bench Press 3x8@60”. • Customize your preferred workout syntax in the dictionary. • Dictate entries when typing is inconvenient. TRAIN WITH CONTEXT • Tap a recognized exercise to see what you did last time. • Insert previous sets directly into your note. • Configure automatic progression for individual exercises. • Keep active drafts easy to resume. SEE REAL PROGRESS • Review total sets, training volume, personal records, and muscle-group work. • Explore exercise history and progression over custom date ranges. • See today’s training summary directly from Home. • Create polished workout cards to share. PLAN AND ORGANIZE • Build a weekly workout plan and insert today’s session into the editor. • Browse your training through the calendar. • Group related workouts into files and programs. • Keep daily tasks alongside your training. MADE FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES • Connect Apple Health to see today’s step count in Phee Notes. • Use Home Screen widgets for quick workout access and weekly training. • Use the Apple Watch companion for live workout metrics, rest controls, dictation, today’s stats, and tasks. Apple Health Integration: Notes can read your step count from the Apple Health app to display your daily steps and progress. Phee Notes does not write health data. LOCAL-FIRST Start logging without creating an account. Your guest workspace works locally, including offline. If you choose to sign in, you can back up your workouts and keep supported data synchronized across devices. Whether your training is strength, hypertrophy, cardio, or a mix, Phee Notes gives you the freedom of a notebook with the structure of a dedicated workout tracker.

Screenshots

GymMaxx4 screens
Phee Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phee Notes at none against GymMaxx's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymMaxx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Phee Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymMaxx ships an update every 2 weeks, Phee Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
GymMaxx versus Phee Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymMaxxPhee Notes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGEORGE FRANCIS J COWLRICKGeorgios Kamperoglou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymMaxx

Subscriptions2
  • GymMaxx Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • GymMaxx Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Phee Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymMaxx free?
GymMaxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phee Notes free?
Phee Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymMaxx or Phee Notes have ads?
Neither GymMaxx nor Phee Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymMaxx or Phee Notes?
GymMaxx ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phee Notes fortnightly. Most recently, GymMaxx was updated on October 25, 2026 and Phee Notes on October 24, 2026.

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