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FitNotes vs Mangomint

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Software

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$165/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; Mangomint the base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Mangomint covers Smart scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Mangomint actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Mangomint differ
AttributeFitNotesMangomint
Starting priceFree$165/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20132017

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 FitNotes

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

Only in Mangomint

  • Smart scheduling
  • Client management
  • Integrated payments
  • Automated confirmations
  • Inventory management
  • Express booking
  • Two-way texting
  • Business reports

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

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

Mangomint

  • Appointment scheduling and client management for salons and spasnot FitNotes
  • Point of sale, payments and staff management for 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

Mangomint

  • The base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • Each additional location is $120 a month and each additional user $10
  • Phone service is $70 a month per line, marketing starts at $30 and payroll is $50 plus $8 per worker
  • Card processing is charged on top, at 2.45% plus 15 cents in person and 2.90% plus 30 cents for virtual payments

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Mangomint

$165/month
  • Essential$165/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Integrated payments
  • Standard$245/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Online booking
    • Forms & intake
  • Unlimited$375/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Unlimited staff
    • Multi-location

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 Mangomint if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Mangomint review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Mangomint better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Mangomint at $165/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Mangomint?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $165/month for Mangomint.
Does FitNotes or Mangomint run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mangomint starts at $165/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 Mangomint is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that Mangomint cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations.

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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