Comparison

Notch vs Repistry

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

Head to head
About

Notch

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
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Notch is a free, private gym workout tracker. Built for lifters who just want to log a session, see their progress, and move on with their day. One thing. Done well. Log sets and reps. See your progression. That's it. No social feed, no streaks chasing you, no badges to collect, no plan recommending what you should bench tomorrow. Your data stays on your phone. No account to sign up for. No cloud sync. No analytics. No tracking. Notch makes zero network calls. The only thing that ever leaves your phone is what you choose to export. Free. Forever. No catch. No ads. No paywalls. No "Pro" tier. No "upgrade for charts." Every feature is in the free app. Features: • Log workouts grouped by muscle group + cardio • 100+ built-in exercises across Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, Core, and Cardio — plus add your own • Five exercise types: weight × reps, bodyweight reps (with optional added weight), distance + time, distance, time • Per-exercise variations saved as a pick-list (so analytics stay clean) • Optional partial-rep tracking per set • Rest timer between sets — runs even when the screen is locked • Calendar view with colored muscle-group dots for every gym day • Progress charts per exercise + variation: estimated 1RM, top-set weight, total volume, reps over time • Custom metrics — body weight, resting HR, anything numeric • Daily notes per day • Locations (home gym, commercial gym, etc.) with per-location progress filtering • Full JSON export/import — your data is portable, always • Light + dark themes that follow the system • Metric and imperial units What Notch will never have: Accounts. Ads. Push notifications begging you to come back. Streaks. Social sharing. AI coaches. Subscription tiers. Email lists. Crash reporters. Analytics SDKs. Just a gym log. The way it should be.

About

Repistry

Features
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Repistry is a straightforward workout log for recording weight and reps. It is designed to keep set entry quick, whether you train at the gym or at home. TRACK EACH SET - Choose an exercise, then enter weight and reps - See your previous sets while you log the current one - Get a marker when you set a new personal best - Record reps-only exercises such as pull-ups and sit-ups - Save frequently used exercise combinations as menus - Start with a built-in exercise list or add your own exercises TIME YOUR REST - Set a rest duration for each exercise - Tap to pause and tap again to resume - Get a vibration when rest ends - Turn on notifications to be alerted while using another app - Keep the screen awake during a workout if you choose REVIEW YOUR TRAINING - See your training days on the home calendar - Edit or delete sets from past workouts - Resume a workout after you have finished it - Review total workouts, sets, time, and volume - Follow progress charts for each exercise ALSO - No ads - No account or sign-in - Workout logging, history, and analysis work without an internet connection - Records stay on your device unless you choose to export them - Switch between kg and lb - Available in English and Japanese - Export records to a file and import them on another device You can send feedback from the settings screen. Repistry is a workout log. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Screenshots

Notch4 screens
Repistry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notch at fortnightly against Repistry's monthly. Notch also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notch ships an update fortnightly, Repistry monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notch versus Repistry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotchRepistry
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvind SasikumarManamu Hattori

In-app purchases

None

Notch

No in-app purchases

None

Repistry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notch free?
Notch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repistry free?
Repistry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notch or Repistry have ads?
Neither Notch nor Repistry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notch or Repistry?
Notch ships an update fortnightly, and Repistry monthly. Most recently, Notch was updated on October 22, 2026 and Repistry on October 17, 2026.

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