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FitNotes vs Zwift

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FitNotes

Fitness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zwift logo

Zwift

Fitness

Game-like virtual cycling and running world that requires a smart trainer or compatible smart bike

From
On request
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; Zwift it requires a smart trainer, smart bike or footpod, so the total cost includes hardware that can run into hundreds of dollars before the subscription starts.
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Zwift covers Persistent virtual world.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Zwift actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Zwift differ
AttributeFitNotesZwift
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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 Zwift

  • Persistent virtual world
  • Group rides and races
  • Structured workouts
  • Avatar and social layer
  • Apple TV native support
  • Own hardware line

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

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

Zwift

  • A cyclist who finds indoor trainer sessions boring and wants a social, game-like world to ride innot FitNotes
  • A runner and cyclist who wants one subscription covering both activitiesnot FitNotes
  • Someone motivated by group rides, races and leaderboards rather than a plain data screennot FitNotes
  • A household with an Apple TV wanting to ride without a separate laptop or tablet setupnot 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

Zwift

  • It requires a smart trainer, smart bike or footpod, so the total cost includes hardware that can run into hundreds of dollars before the subscription starts.
  • Its game-like focus on avatars and social riding means the training structure is less rigorous than a purpose-built training tool like TrainerRoad.
  • Zwift now sells its own hardware, so buyers researching a trainer need to separate Zwift-branded gear from third-party options that also work with the platform.
  • The virtual world and graphics require reasonably capable hardware to run smoothly, unlike a data-only training app.
  • Races and group rides depend on other users being online at the same time, so value drops in off-peak hours or less popular time zones.

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Zwift

On request
  • Zwift$19.99/month
    • Unlimited cycling and running in the virtual world
    • Group rides, races and structured workouts
  • Zwift Annual$199.99/year
    • Same features billed yearly

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 Zwift if

  • You need persistent virtual world.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want group rides and races.
Zwift review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Zwift better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Zwift at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Zwift?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and On request for Zwift.
Does FitNotes or Zwift run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Zwift runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zwift starts at On request.
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 Zwift is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that Zwift cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Zwift covers Persistent virtual world, Group rides and races, Structured workouts, Avatar and social layer.

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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Zwift: Do I need special hardware to use Zwift?

Yes, cycling requires a smart trainer or Zwift-compatible smart bike, and running requires a footpod.

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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Zwift: Does Zwift sell its own trainer?

It sells the Zwift Ride smart frame and Zwift Cog accessory, though third-party smart trainers also work with the platform.

FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

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Zwift: How is it different from TrainerRoad?

Zwift is a game-like virtual world with social riding; TrainerRoad is a non-gamified structured training tool with no virtual world.

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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