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August Smart Lock vs FitNotes

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, FitNotes covers Exercise logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and FitNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and FitNotes differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockFitNotes
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebAndroid
Founded20122013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot FitNotes
  • Guest accessnot FitNotes
  • Remote unlocknot FitNotes
  • Activity monitoringnot FitNotes

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot August Smart Lock
  • Nutrition managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Health monitoringnot August Smart Lock
  • Fitness coachingnot August Smart Lock
  • Wellness improvementnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

FitNotes

  • Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
  • Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.
FitNotes review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or FitNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and FitNotes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or FitNotes?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for FitNotes.
Does August Smart Lock or FitNotes run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. FitNotes runs on Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what FitNotes is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that FitNotes cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?

FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.

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FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.

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FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

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FitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?

Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.

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