Software · head to head
FitNotes vs Noom
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; Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
- They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Noom actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
Only in Noom
- Psychology-based curriculum
- Personal coaching
- Food color system
- Progress tracking
- Community groups
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Fitbit
Both cover
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FitNotes
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Noom
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Noom
- Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
- App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
- Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
- Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
- FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices
Pricing, plan by plan
FitNotes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.
Noom
$17/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.
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.
Choose Noom if
- You need psychology-based curriculum.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want personal coaching.
Questions people ask
- Is FitNotes or Noom better?
- Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Noom at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Noom?
- FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $17/month for Noom.
- Does FitNotes or Noom run on more platforms?
- FitNotes runs on Android. Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use FitNotes for free?
- Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noom starts at $17/month.
- What is FitNotes best used for?
- FitNotes is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can FitNotes do that Noom cannot?
- FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking. 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.
SourceNoom: What are Noom's pricing plans?
Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.
SourceFitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?
Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.
SourceNoom: What does Noom's coaching include?
Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.
SourceFitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?
FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.
SourceNoom: How does Noom's food color system work?
Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.
SourceFitNotes: 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.
SourceNoom: What other programs does Noom offer?
Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.
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