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FitNotes vs Phorest

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Software

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/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; Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Phorest covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Phorest differ
AttributeFitNotesPhorest
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20132003

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 Phorest

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Reputation management
  • Staff management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Business reports

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

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

Phorest

  • Salon and spa appointment booking with client recordsnot FitNotes
  • Marketing, memberships 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

Phorest

  • No price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • There is no free trial at all, which the company states plainly
  • The product is described as suited to 3 or more staff, so a solo operator is outside the intended range
  • The branded booking app requires the Ultimate plan, and two way SMS, memberships, lead management and the ads manager are all Elite only

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Phorest

$99/month
  • Grow$99/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Elevate$179/month
    • Everything in Grow
    • Advanced marketing
    • Online booking
  • Innovate$299/month
    • Everything in Elevate
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

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 Phorest if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Phorest review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Phorest?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $99/month for Phorest.
Does FitNotes or Phorest run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Phorest 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. Phorest starts at $99/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 Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that Phorest cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Marketing automation.

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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