# Gym Log+ vs FitNotes 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gym Log+ at every 2 days against FitNotes 2's every 2 months. Gym Log+ also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 55%). FitNotes 2's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Log+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FitNotes 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gym Log+ against 4.6 for FitNotes 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 698 and 571 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Gym Log+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of FitNotes 2's.

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, FitNotes 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Log+ | FitNotes 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624/reviews) | **[4.6 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **698** | 571 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minds Aspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/531168197) | [Ginger Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538896018) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Log+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-log-plus-workout-tracker/id871239624)

Track your workouts, log your progress, and improve your fitness. This app offers a fast and easy interface to record sets, monitor body measurements, and visualize your gains with detailed graphs and statistics. Customize exercises, routines, and rest timers to suit your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Workout logging, Body measurement tracking, Progress graphs and statistics, Customizable exercises and routines, Rest timer with notifications, One rep max calculator, Calorie burn calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Paid App Purchaser Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Versatile and customizable
- 🔍 Detailed exercise tracking
- ⏱️ Helpful rest timers
- 📊 Tracks progress and PRs
- 🔒 No subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🗂️ Limited workout routine options
- 🔍 Difficult to add/edit exercises
- ⌚ Apple Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing or reverting
- Inability to delete or edit individual sets
- Keyboard issues when editing exercise notes
- Sync problems between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Crashes and black screen issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit order of exercises
- Implement cloud sync between devices
- Improve Apple Watch app functionality
- Expand exercise database with more options
- Add ability to track duration-based exercises


### FitNotes 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitnotes-2-gym-workout-log/id1538896016)

Log your gym workouts, track progress, and plan routines with this comprehensive fitness tracker. Features include personal record tracking, body measurements, and various timers. Analyze your performance with graphs and set personal exercise goals.

**Highlights:** Workout routine templates, Automatic personal record tracking, 1RM and percentage calculators, Body measurement tracking with Apple HealthKit integration, Progress analysis with graphs, Rest, EMOM, AMRAP, and Tabata timers, Customizable exercises and units

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Use | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Use | $14.99 | per year |
| Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for tracking workouts
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📊 Useful data visualization and progress tracking
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration
- 🔁 Ability to copy/modify previous workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription/lifetime purchase
- 🔒 Limited free version with paywall
- 🔀 Inconsistent UI and functionality compared to Android version
- 🐛 Bugs with exercise templates and timers
- 🔗 Lack of syncing/linking between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Copy/paste of workouts not working as expected
- Timer issues (e.g., defaulting to 2 mins)
- Crashes when trying to add custom body tracker units
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and use workout templates
- More customization options (e.g., rest time, RPE/RIR tracking)
- Apple Health/Fitness integration
- Supersets/circuit training support
- Improved data export/backup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Log+ free?

Gym Log+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FitNotes 2 free?

FitNotes 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gym Log+ or FitNotes 2?

FitNotes 2 is rated higher. Gym Log+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 698 ratings, while FitNotes 2 averages 4.6 from 571 ratings.

### Do Gym Log+ or FitNotes 2 have ads?

Neither Gym Log+ nor FitNotes 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Log+ or FitNotes 2?

Gym Log+ ships an update every 2 days, and FitNotes 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Gym Log+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and FitNotes 2 on October 21, 2026.

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