# Overload vs Notch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notch at none against Overload's 3. Notch also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Overload's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overload sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Notch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Overload against 5.0 for Notch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overload has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Overload ships an update every 2 weeks, Notch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overload | Notch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-workout-logger/id6761773431/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-gym-workout-tracker/id6767315587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVAN LUIS LARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891396682) | [Arvind Sasikumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896464854) |

## What reviewers say

### Overload

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overload-workout-logger/id6761773431)

Log your weightlifting sets instantly with a command-line style interface. Track progress, detect personal records, and analyze your training with detailed insights. Syncs with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** CLI-style set logging, Auto PR detection, Customizable rest timer, Strength Map for ranking, Detailed training analytics, Customizable workout splits, Apple Health sync

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overload Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Overload Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Overload Pro(Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


### Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-gym-workout-tracker/id6767315587)

This app is a private gym workout tracker designed for individuals who want to log their sessions and monitor progress without distractions. It offers a clean interface for recording sets, reps, and various exercise types, with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Log workouts by muscle group and cardio, 100+ built-in exercises and custom additions, Multiple exercise types (weight, bodyweight, distance, time), Rest timer with screen lock support, Progress charts and custom metrics, Local data storage with JSON export/import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overload free?

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

### Is Notch free?

Notch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Overload or Notch?

Overload and Notch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Overload or Notch have ads?

Neither Overload nor Notch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overload or Notch?

Overload ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notch fortnightly. Most recently, Overload was updated on October 20, 2026 and Notch on October 22, 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.*