Comparison

SessionVault vs Shidonote Personal Trainer Log

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

Head to head
About

SessionVault

Features
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Recall where you left off — in the minute before a session. Your client notes stay on this device. A calm, dependable session log for counselors and therapists in private practice. ā–  OUR PROMISES • Free to start. Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription • No third-party ads (the free version shows our other apps) • Your notes stay on this device. No account needed Note: SessionVault is a record-keeping tool, not a medical or diagnostic device. ā–  WHAT YOU CAN DO • Today board: today's appointments in order, plus any sessions you haven't written up yet • Pre-session brief: cautions, the last handoff and homework, presenting concern and goals, recent sessions, and mood trend on one screen • Session notes: topic, client presentation, observations, interventions, homework, and the handoff for next time — with last session's key points in view • Note templates: intake, CBT, person-centered, solution-focused, GROW coaching, and safety check. Templates only fill empty fields, so nothing you've written is overwritten • Side-by-side progress table: see how each item changed from session to session • Mood chart: track ratings from 1 to 10 over time • Search: find anything across your notes, including topics and handoffs • Schedule: a monthly calendar of past and upcoming sessions, with reminders from 1 hour to 2 days before • Practice overview: sessions and income this month, and the last six months at a glance • Photo attachments: keep consent forms or session artwork on the device • Anonymity-friendly: use initials or a client code instead of names ā–  MADE FOR • Counselors, psychotherapists, and psychologists in private practice • Life and business coaches and allied therapists • Anyone moving off paper charts or spreadsheets • Anyone who prefers not to keep client notes in the cloud • Anyone who wants a quick refresher before each session ā–  PRIVACY • Client notes are stored only on this device and are never sent to a server or the cloud • Locks at launch with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode — add an optional app passcode for a second layer • Your notes can be hidden in the app switcher • No account required • To show our other apps, SessionVault reads public App Store information (app names and icons). Your notes are never sent ā–  IMPORTANT SessionVault supports organizing your records. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or score. Record-keeping rules vary by region; please follow the regulations that apply to you.

About

Shidonote Personal Trainer Log

Manage client details, session records, and prepaid passes for personal training clients. Track progress with charts, set session reminders, and secure your data with app lock and backup features. Offers a free version with core functionality and a one-time purchase for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Client management
  • Session record keeping
  • Prepaid pass tracking
  • Progress charting
  • Session reminders
  • App lock and backup
  • Customizable templates
Features
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Shidonote is a client chart app for freelance and independent personal trainers. Client details, session records, and prepaid passes live together in one place — on your device, with no server involved. ā–  Last session, right there The Today screen lists your sessions for the day, plus recent clients with what they did last time. Start recording and their previous weights and reps are already filled in — leave them as-is if nothing changed. Everything you need in the seconds before a session. ā–  Passes count themselves down Saving a session uses one session from the linked pass. Low balance (2 or fewer) and near expiry (within 14 days) are shown by both the badge and the wording, so nothing gets missed or billed twice. Passes record sessions left, expiry, and unpaid status only — no payments are processed or received. ā–  See the change as a chart Record weight, body fat, and girth (chest, waist, hip, thigh, arm) and see the trend and net change over any period — something concrete to show your client. ā–  Notes you need on the floor Keep each client's goal and things to watch ("right shoulder discomfort; go easy on overhead work") on their chart. They surface on the Today screen too. ā–  Presets and templates 17 exercises grouped by body part come built in, and you can add your own on the spot. Save the sets you use often as a template and add them all at once. ā–  Your clients' data stays put Shidonote has no server and no account. What you enter is stored only on your device and is never sent to the developer or any third party. There is no advertising, no analytics, and no third-party SDK. ā–  Lock and backup are free App lock (Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode) and backup export/restore are included in the free version. Safety and data-protection features shouldn't sit behind a paywall. Save the exported file wherever you like, including iCloud Drive. ā–  Session reminders Set the next session when you record, and this device reminds you an hour before. PRICING - Free: up to 3 clients and 3 templates. Session records, charts, passes, app lock, reminders, and backup are all included. There is no limit on how many sessions you record. - Shidonote Pro (one-time): unlimited clients and templates, plus a PDF progress report to hand to clients, CSV export, and a monthly summary (sessions delivered and estimated revenue). Not a subscription — buy once, keep it forever. PLEASE NOTE - Shidonote is a record-keeping tool. It does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. - Obtaining and managing your clients' personal information, and getting any consent required, is your responsibility as the trainer. - For iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 18 or later). Available in 36 languages, including English and Japanese. Developer: freetokyo Contact: support@freetokyolabs.com

Screenshots

SessionVault4 screens
Shidonote Personal Trainer Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

SessionVault and Shidonote Personal Trainer Log are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SessionVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shidonote Personal Trainer Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SessionVault ships an update monthly, Shidonote Personal Trainer Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SessionVault versus Shidonote Personal Trainer Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionVaultShidonote Personal Trainer Log
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorankiriteYANGLI CHEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SessionVault

One-time1
  • Premium$19.99
1 purchases

Shidonote Personal Trainer Log

One-time1
  • Shidonote Pro$19.99

Questions

Is SessionVault free?
SessionVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shidonote Personal Trainer Log free?
Shidonote Personal Trainer Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SessionVault or Shidonote Personal Trainer Log have ads?
Neither SessionVault nor Shidonote Personal Trainer Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SessionVault or Shidonote Personal Trainer Log?
SessionVault ships an update monthly, and Shidonote Personal Trainer Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, SessionVault was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shidonote Personal Trainer Log on October 29, 2026.

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