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FitNotes vs TrainHeroic

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FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainHeroic logo

TrainHeroic

Software

Strength and conditioning platform

From
$9.99/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; TrainHeroic pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, TrainHeroic covers Workout programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and TrainHeroic actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and TrainHeroic differ
AttributeFitNotesTrainHeroic
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132012

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

Only in TrainHeroic

  • Workout programming
  • Progress tracking
  • Team management
  • Video analysis
  • Program marketplace
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • WHOOP

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

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

TrainHeroic

  • Coaching businesses managing 1–50 athletes per coachnot FitNotes
  • Remote personal training and strength programme deliverynot FitNotes
  • Fitness professionals selling custom training programmes via marketplacenot 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

TrainHeroic

  • Pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • Free trial limited to 14 days without credit card, but conversion to paid mandatory thereafter
  • No published feature differentiation by plan tier; all features appear consistent across price tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

TrainHeroic

$9.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the TrainHeroic 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 TrainHeroic if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want progress tracking.
TrainHeroic review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or TrainHeroic better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and TrainHeroic at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or TrainHeroic?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $9.99/month for TrainHeroic.
Does FitNotes or TrainHeroic run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. TrainHeroic runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TrainHeroic starts at $9.99/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 TrainHeroic is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that TrainHeroic cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. TrainHeroic covers Workout programming, Progress tracking, Team management, Video analysis. 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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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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