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Nike Training Club vs FitNotes

Nike Training Club logo

Nike Training Club

Fitness & Wellness

Free workouts from world-class Nike trainers

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Free
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FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nike Training Club no premium features or advanced customization; FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • They diverge on capability: Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, FitNotes covers Exercise logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nike Training Club and FitNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where Nike Training Club and FitNotes differ
AttributeNike Training ClubFitNotes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebAndroid
Founded19642013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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 Nike Training Club

  • Video-guided workouts
  • Personalized training plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Athlete-led programs
  • Equipment-free options
  • Apple Health
  • Nike Run Club
  • Apple Watch

Only in FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Nike Training Club

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

FitNotes

  • 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.

Nike Training Club

  • No premium features or advanced customization
  • Requires Nike account creation
  • Limited personalization based on fitness goals
  • No live classes (all pre-recorded)
  • Limited community or social features
  • No nutrition guidance or meal planning integration
  • Not optimized for gym equipment tracking

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Nike Training Club

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 185+ trainer-led workouts
    • Strength training programs
    • HIIT workouts

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Nike Training Club if

  • You need video-guided workouts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want personalized training plans.

Choose FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.

Questions people ask

Is Nike Training Club or FitNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. Nike Training Club starts at Free and FitNotes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nike Training Club or FitNotes?
Nike Training Club starts at Free and FitNotes at Free.
Does Nike Training Club or FitNotes run on more platforms?
Nike Training Club runs on iOS, Android, Web. FitNotes runs on Android.
Can I use Nike Training Club for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Nike Training Club best used for?
Nike Training Club is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Nike Training Club do that FitNotes cannot?
Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Personalized training plans, Progress tracking, Athlete-led programs. FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nike Training Club: Is Nike Training Club free?

Yes, completely. Nike Training Club is free to download and use entirely. All 185+ workouts including strength, HIIT, yoga, and cardio are available at no cost. Previously charged $14.99/month (NTC Premium), but Nike made it free during COVID-19 and kept it free permanently.

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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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Nike Training Club: Does Nike Training Club require an account?

A Nike account is required to access the app and track progress, but creating an account is free.

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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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Nike Training Club: What workout types does Nike Training Club offer?

Nike Training Club provides 185+ trainer-led workouts across strength training, HIIT, yoga, and cardio for all fitness levels, from bodyweight-only sessions to equipment-based home workouts.

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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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