Comparison

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner vs FitNotes

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

Head to head
About

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner

Log workouts quickly and build custom routines from a vast exercise library. Track strength, cardio, and progress over time. Share workouts with others and stay accountable.

Highlights
  • Instant workout logging
  • Build routines from 1000+ exercises
  • Track strength and cardio
  • Share workouts with others
  • Workout history and calendar
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Stay consistent. See real progress. WHY FITLIST • Log workouts instantly with minimal taps • Build routines fast from 1000+ exercises • Track strength, cardio, and custom workouts • Share workouts with friends, coaches, or clients • Stay consistent with simple, distraction-free tracking • See your progress clearly over time BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS Fast Workout Logging Start a workout with one tap. Log sets, reps, weight, time, or distance as you go — without slowing down your session. Create Workouts in Seconds Quickly build routines from a library of 1000+ exercises. Reorder, edit, and customize with ease. Track Everything From strength training to running and supersets, track it all in one place — or create your own exercises. Plan Ahead Schedule workouts for tomorrow, next week, or even your next month. Share Workouts Send your workouts and routines to friends, coaches, or clients. Stay aligned, stay accountable, and keep everyone on the same page. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Workout History & Calendar All workouts are saved in a simple calendar view so you can stay consistent and never lose track. Progress Tracking View detailed exercise history and charts to track strength and performance over time. TRAIN SMARTER Apple Watch Log all your workouts from your wrist with just a tap. Built-in Timers Automatic rest timers and countdowns that work seamlessly during your workout. Workout Notes Add notes, instructions, or reminders to any exercise. Apple Health Integration Sync workouts, calories, distance, and more. GO PRO Fitlist is FREE to use, but you can unlock more features with Fitlist Pro: • Unlimited saved workouts • Detailed progress charts • Exercise history tracking • Pre-built workout programs • Data export and backup • Share workouts and programs with others • Ad-free experience WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "This is easily the best and prettiest fitness app." "I absolutely LOVE this app!" "Simple, fast, and actually enjoyable to use." Fitlist is built for people who want to train — not waste time logging workouts. Subscription Terms - Subscriptions purchased through the app will be automatically charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be cancelled and managed in your iTunes account settings. Unused portions of subscriptions cannot be refunded. Please find our Terms and Conditions at http://www.fitlist.com/terms/ Want to request a feature? Let us know support@fitmobi.com or @fitlistapp on Twitter. Like us on facebook at facebook.com/fitlistapp Fitlist — amazingly simple, or simply amazing?

About

FitNotes

This app simplifies tracking weightlifting and cardio workouts. Create multi-day routines with auto-incrementing exercises and manage complex CrossFit WODs. Ideal for all fitness levels to stay organized and monitor progress towards goals.

Highlights
  • Weightlifting workout tracking
  • Cardio exercise tracking
  • Multi-day workout creation
  • Auto-incrementing exercises
  • CrossFit WOD management
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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Track your workouts. See your progress. Know what to do next. FitNotes makes it easy to log strength training and cardio, organize your routines, and follow your progress over time. Whether you're starting your first routine or refining an established training plan, keep your workouts and results together in one place. TRAIN YOUR WAY Create routines that span multiple days, organize exercises into supersets, and build workouts of the day for CrossFit-style training. Set progression rules to adjust your targets for future workouts as you progress. LOG THE DETAILS THAT MATTER Record sets, reps, weight, time, and distance. Track warm-up sets, add notes, and use rest timers to stay focused between sets. Review previous sessions when planning your next workout. SEE WHAT YOU ACHIEVED Finish each workout with a summary of new personal records, goal progress, and training volume compared with your previous session. Get suggestions for next time that take your progression rules into account. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Explore your training history with charts and a workout calendar. Set exercise goals and track body measurements over time, without needing to enter a measurement every session. KEEP YOUR TRAINING ORGANIZED Customize exercises, equipment, and categories to match the way you train. Export workout logs as CSV, import compatible CSV files, and create backups of your FitNotes data. From your first set to your next personal best, FitNotes helps you keep track of the work you put in. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner4 screens
FitNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FitNotes at none against Fitlist Workout Log & Planner's shown. FitNotes also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Fitlist Workout Log & Planner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.5K). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Fitlist Workout Log & Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FitNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitlist Workout Log & Planner has 11K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 59% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner ships an update monthly, FitNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fitlist Workout Log & Planner versus FitNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitlist Workout Log & PlannerFitNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better1.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitmobi, LLCEvgeny Uralsky

Customer experience

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner

All ratings10,387 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative29.9%

FitNotes

All ratings1,480 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Workouts disappearing after updates
  • Inability to delete or edit exercises
  • Timer not working as expected
  • Sync issues between phone and watch
  • Crashes and freezes during use

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add custom exercise creation and editing
  • Implement better data syncing across devices
  • Improve timer functionality with alerts
  • Enhance notes and history accessibility
  • Provide more customization options
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  • Integrate with fitness tracking platforms

FitNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fitlist Workout Log & Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Fitlist Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Fitlist Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Charts & History$1.99
  • Pre-built Workout Routines$1.99
  • Unlimted Routines$2.99
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  • Ad Free$2.99
  • Fitlist Premium$3.99
  • Fitlist Premium$5.99
3 purchases

FitNotes

Subscriptions2
  • FitNotes PRO (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • FitNotes PRO (1 Year)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • FitNotes PRO$9.99

Questions

Is Fitlist Workout Log & Planner free?
Fitlist Workout Log & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FitNotes free?
FitNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fitlist Workout Log & Planner or FitNotes?
Fitlist Workout Log & Planner is rated higher. Fitlist Workout Log & Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while FitNotes averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Fitlist Workout Log & Planner or FitNotes have ads?
Fitlist Workout Log & Planner shows ads; FitNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Fitlist Workout Log & Planner or FitNotes?
Fitlist Workout Log & Planner ships an update monthly, and FitNotes every 5 days. Most recently, Fitlist Workout Log & Planner was updated on October 23, 2026 and FitNotes on October 24, 2026.

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