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FitNotes vs Strong

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FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Strong

Sports & Recreation

Simple workout logging

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Strong covers Simple logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Strong differ
AttributeFitNotesStrong
PlatformsAndroidiOS, Android
CategoryFitness & WellnessSports & Recreation
Founded20132011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup

Only in Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

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

Strong

  • 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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong 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.
FitNotes review

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Strong?
FitNotes starts at Free and Strong at Free.
Does FitNotes or Strong run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Strong cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. 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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Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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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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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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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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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both 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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