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FitNotes alternative: Kreidebuch vs FitNotes

FitNotes is a free, ad-free training log for Android that needs no account. Here's what FitNotes does, when an alternative makes sense and how to take your data with you.

Last checked: October 25, 2026

Short answer: If you're staying on Android and don't want an account, FitNotes is hard to beat: free, no ads, data only on your phone. You'll need an alternative if you're moving to iPhone, want to log on several devices or also track WODs with a timer. Kreidebuch reads FitNotes' CSV export through its general import, with Premium.

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Kreidebuch and FitNotes at a glance

As of October 25, 2026. On a phone, swipe the table sideways.

CriterionKreidebuchFitNotes
Price / free tierfree; Premium €5.99 a month or €53.99 a year, 14-day Premium trialfree, no subscription; optional “FitNotes Supporter” $6.99
Works without a boxyesyes
German languageyes (English and German)not stated
WOD formatsFor Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, intervals, chipper, multi-partno built-in WOD formats found
Benchmarks145 (Girls, Heroes, classics, Open); history and standards with Premiumnot stated
1RMPRs per lift, estimated 1RM, percentage table; 1RM history with Premium1RM calculator, 2RM to 15RM table, percentage calculator
TimerFor Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, intervalsrest timer (sound, vibration, auto start)
ExportJSON and CSV, freeCSV, plus backup and restore
Offlineyes: logging, timer, history; syncs when back onlineyes, data stays on the device
Platformsweb app for iPhone, Android and desktop; no store app, no Apple WatchAndroid only
Tracking per App Store privacy labelno store app; per its own privacy policy no trackingnot on the App Store

“Not stated” means we found nothing about it on the store listings, the vendor's website or its help center. It doesn't mean the feature is missing. We didn't test the apps ourselves; the values come from the sources below. The “Tracking” row repeats the App Store privacy label (“Data Used to Track You”) as of October 25, 2026.

When a FitNotes alternative makes sense

FitNotes is deliberately simple and local. Reasons to switch are usually practical:

  • You're moving to iPhone. Per its FAQ, FitNotes is Android only and an iOS version isn't planned.
  • Watch out for the name: the App Store has a different app called “FitNotes – Workout Tracker” from another developer. It isn't FitNotes by James Gay.
  • You want to log on several devices. FitNotes stores data on the device and needs no account. We found no sync between devices in its help pages, though you can back up to Google Drive.
  • You do WODs too. We found no built-in AMRAP or EMOM formats or a WOD timer in FitNotes' help pages, only a rest timer.
  • You want exercise how-tos. FitNotes ships with a small exercise list without videos.

FitNotes (Android)

Best for: Android users who want a simple, ad-free log with no account and no cloud.

FitNotes is the Android app of solo developer James Gay in the UK. It needs no account and stores everything on your device, with optional backup to your own Google Drive.

Strengths

  • Completely free, no ads, unlimited routines
  • No account, data stays local; per Google Play no data is collected
  • 1RM calculator, percentage calculator and a configurable plate calculator
  • CSV export, backup and restore

Limitations

  • Android only; per its FAQ an iOS version isn't planned
  • Small exercise list without videos
  • Last updated October 24, 2025
  • CSV files can't be imported back, only its own backups

Price: Free, no subscription. If you want to support the developer, “FitNotes Supporter” costs $6.99 and adds more exercise types and per-exercise units.

Ratings: Google Play, Oct 25, 2026: 4.8 (about 31,600 reviews), 1M+ downloads. FitNotes by James Gay isn't on the App Store.

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What Kreidebuch does differently

Kreidebuch

Best for: one log for lifts and WODs on iPhone, Android and desktop.

Kreidebuch is a training log made by The Goodie Company GmbH near Würzburg, Germany. It runs as a web app in the browser and can be added to your home screen. Data is stored on a Hetzner server in Helsinki, Finland.

The privacy difference is fundamental: FitNotes needs no account and, per Google Play, collects no data. Kreidebuch needs an account and stores your entries on a server in the EU so they're available on every device. If you don't want anything on a server, FitNotes is the better fit.

Strengths

  • Runs on iPhone, Android and in the browser on a computer, with your data in sync
  • Works offline: entries are saved on the device and synced later
  • 206 exercises with how-tos, common mistakes and usually a demo video
  • WOD formats with a timer and benchmarks
  • PRs per lift, estimated 1RM, percentage table and plate calculator
  • Free JSON and CSV export

Limitations

  • Not a native app: no Apple Watch app, no Apple Health connection, no vibration on iPhone
  • New, with few users so far
  • No box management software, no class leaderboards or rankings
  • Planning, templates, insights, strength programs and import need Premium

Price: Free with the timer, logging, history, benchmarks, PRs per lift and export. Premium costs €5.99 a month or €53.99 a year. New accounts get a 14-day Premium trial.

Ratings: Kreidebuch isn't listed in the app stores, so it has no store ratings.

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Logging a workout in Kreidebuch

Moving from FitNotes to Kreidebuch

  1. In FitNotes' settings, export your workouts as a CSV. FitNotes exports body data separately.
  2. In Kreidebuch, go to Profile → Data → “Import history” and upload the CSV. Kreidebuch reads any CSV with exercise, reps and weight per set; check in the preview that the columns are mapped correctly.
  3. If something's off, send us the file via “Send feedback”. Duplicates are skipped during import.

Import is a Premium feature. New accounts get a 14-day Premium trial.

When Kreidebuch fits, and when it doesn't

Kreidebuch is a good fit if …

  • … you're moving to iPhone or want to log on several devices
  • … you also track WODs with a timer and benchmarks
  • … you want exercises with how-tos and videos
  • … an account and a server in the EU are fine with you

Stick with FitNotes if …

  • … you're staying on Android
  • … you don't want an account and want your data only on your device
  • … you want everything free, with no subscription
  • … you prefer a simple app with no extras

FAQ

Is FitNotes available for iPhone?

No. Per the FitNotes FAQ, the app is Android only and an iOS version isn't planned. “FitNotes – Workout Tracker” on the App Store is from a different developer.

Is FitNotes free?

Yes, completely, with no subscription and no ads. If you want to support the developer, “FitNotes Supporter” costs $6.99 and adds more exercise types.

Where does FitNotes store my data?

On your device. There's no account; you can optionally back up to your own Google Drive. Per Google Play, the app collects and shares no data.

Can I move my FitNotes data to Kreidebuch?

Yes, via FitNotes' CSV export and Kreidebuch's general CSV import. The preview shows how the columns are mapped before anything is imported. Import is a Premium feature. New accounts get a 14-day Premium trial.

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