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FitNotes vs Kitomba

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kitomba logo

Kitomba

Beauty & Salon

Salon software from New Zealand

From
79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; Kitomba no plan price is published; pricing depends on package, features and staff count and is only given after a demo and a discovery call with a Kitomba consultant
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Kitomba covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Kitomba actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Kitomba differ
AttributeFitNotesKitomba
Starting priceFree79/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryFitness & WellnessBeauty & Salon
Founded20132001

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

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 FitNotes

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

Only in Kitomba

  • Appointment booking
  • Point of sale
  • Stock management
  • Client management
  • Marketing tools
  • Business analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Online booking

Both cover

  • Data backup
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot Kitomba
  • Nutrition managementnot Kitomba
  • Health monitoringnot Kitomba
  • Fitness coachingnot Kitomba
  • Wellness improvementnot Kitomba

Kitomba

  • Salon and spa appointment booking with staff rosteringnot FitNotes
  • Salon point of sale and stock managementnot FitNotes
  • Client marketing and reporting for hair and beauty businessesnot FitNotes

Where each one falls short

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

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

Kitomba

  • No plan price is published; pricing depends on package, features and staff count and is only given after a demo and a discovery call with a Kitomba consultant
  • Advertised per user pricing is based on 3 staff, so the quoted figure does not apply at other headcounts
  • Xero, Mailchimp, REACH.ai, Salon Pay and Vish integrations all carry separate charges outside the software fee
  • Data migration and live education carry additional charges
  • Kitomba Pay EFTPOS terminal rental is available in Australia only

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Kitomba

79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Business$149/month
    • All Starter features
    • POS system
    • Stock management

Which should you pick?

Choose FitNotes if

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

Choose Kitomba if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want point of sale.
Kitomba review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Kitomba better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Kitomba at 79/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Kitomba?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and 79/month for Kitomba.
Does FitNotes or Kitomba run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Kitomba runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kitomba starts at 79/month.
What is FitNotes best used for?
FitNotes is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Kitomba is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that Kitomba cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Kitomba covers Appointment booking, Point of sale, Stock management, Client management. Both handle Data backup, 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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