Comparison

GymNotes vs Dumbbell Tracker

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

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About

GymNotes

Features
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Gym Notes is a simple and powerful workout log and gym tracker that can help you track your workouts without any hassle. If you are looking for a quick and minimal workout tracker that can also work offline, then look no further. The best part about this workout tracker is that it lets you log your workouts quickly. Unlike other workout trackers, this one does not ask you to fill out any forms. You can simply type your workout like a note and save it instantly. This is a simple workout log that can help you track your workouts. Using this workout tracker, you can: Track your workouts using text input Track your sets, reps, weight, and bodyweight exercises It can work as a workout log, gym tracker, and workout diary Track your strength progress and workout volume Track your workout history using date Track your personal records for every exercise The workout tracker is compatible with any workout type. Whether you are doing strength training, hypertrophy training, bodyweight training, or any other type of workout, this workout tracker can help you track your workouts. You can do squats, push-ups, weight training, and any other workout using this workout tracker. The built-in analytics also help you track your progress over time. You can view your workout volume, strength gains, and personal bests without any setup required. This makes Gym Notes a powerful yet simple fitness tracker. Gym Notes can be used completely offline. No account required, no ads, no subscription. Your data stays on your device, making Gym Notes a private yet lightweight fitness app. Gym Notes is built for fitness enthusiasts who want speed and simplicity in their gym app. We replace slow and complicated gym apps with a fast and simple experience. Have you ever used a notes app to track your workouts? Then you'll love Gym Notes. Gym Notes โ€“ Workout Log & Fitness Tracker โ€“ Download Now.

About

Dumbbell Tracker

Features
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Dumbbell is a simple, focused workout tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch โ€” built for lifters who want to log sets fast and stay in their rhythm between them. PLAN YOUR SPLIT Build recurring workout days โ€” Push, Pull, Legs, Core, Upper, Lower, Cardio, Flexibility, or Rest โ€” each with its own exercises, target reps, and suggested sets. Pick up your routine right where you left off. LOG SETS IN SECONDS Track reps and weight per set with a smart weight stepper: small taps for fine adjustments, bigger jumps the longer you hold. A built-in exercise library covers common gym movements, organized by muscle group, so you're never starting from a blank page. REST TIMER THAT FOLLOWS YOU Start, pause, or adjust your rest timer from your iPhone or Apple Watch, and it stays perfectly in sync between both. A Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep the countdown on your Lock Screen so you never have to unlock your phone between sets โ€” and a notification lets you know the moment rest is up. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Every finished workout is saved to your history. The session timeline automatically reconstructs how you actually trained โ€” straight sets vs. supersets โ€” based on when you logged each one, no manual tagging required. Each day also compares your total reps against your last time through, so you can see at a glance whether you improved, maintained, or fell behind. NEVER LOSE A SESSION Forgot to log a workout? Backfill it retroactively. Your data syncs across all your devices via iCloud, so your training history is always with you. ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch companion app shows today's workout, lets you log sets, and controls the rest timer โ€” all without reaching for your phone. Dumbbell doesn't try to be everything. It's a fast, distraction-free way to plan your training, log your sets, and keep moving between them.

Screenshots

GymNotes3 screens
Dumbbell Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GymNotes at 13.0 against Dumbbell Tracker's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GymNotes versus Dumbbell Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNotesDumbbell Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOra TechnologiesEarthBrowser

In-app purchases

None

GymNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Dumbbell Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNotes free?
GymNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumbbell Tracker free?
Dumbbell Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymNotes or Dumbbell Tracker have ads?
Neither GymNotes nor Dumbbell Tracker shows ads.

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