# Just Another Lifting App — JALA

> Structured lifting app for hypertrophy with expert coaching and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Trainmakr LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-another-lifting-app/id6742032657 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trainmakr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719702859)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 134 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-another-lifting-app/id6742032657/reviews.md

## What is Just Another Lifting App?

Wanna make some real progress in the gym? Just Another Lifting App is built with you in mind. With expert coaching by Alex Edwards - aka JustAnotherFitChick, you’ll make some real progress following a structured lifting plan that prioritizes the basic principles of hypertrophy. 

We have 3 tracks to help you build the physique you want, whether you’re looking for total body development and balance top to bottom, a lower body focus, or if you can only make it to the gym 4 times a week! 

Each workout is designed using the principles of hypertrophy, and will track your progress to show how you’ve built strength over time! You can toggle on mobility before your workout if you’re not sure what to do and add on core work. The resources tab will offer some best practice principles for warm ups, training principles, some nutrition best practices, and more!

Your training session of the day is easy to find and comes with simple, easy to follow exercise demos to ensure you’re lifting with good movement patterns and can continue progressing! 

Get your first week for free, or sign up today for just 9.99 a month. You can also score a discount by committing to yourself for a year upfront! 

Privacy Policy: https://www.trainmakr.com/jala-privacy-policy

EULA: https://www.trainmakr.com/jala-eula

## Key features

- Structured lifting plans
- Expert coaching by Alex Edwards
- Hypertrophy-focused workouts
- Progress tracking
- Exercise demos
- Mobility and core work options
- Resource tab for best practices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly | $21.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Just Another Lifting App?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Optimal training program
- 👍 Science-based and efficient workouts
- 👍 Effective and intentionally designed
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Empowering and confidence-building
- 👍 Thoughtful and well-curated programming
- 👍 Multiple program options to choose from

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with missing features
- 🐛 Descriptions, coach's notes, and rep/weight info not showing up

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't show descriptions, coach's notes, or rep/weight info
- Majority of sets show reps only, not reps with weight

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and fix glitches
- Display all necessary workout details (descriptions, reps, weights)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-another-lifting-app/id6742032657/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Effective and Affordable

*2025-12-08, version 1.2.0*

If you want results without overthinking every workout, this app is IT. Simple, structured, and seriously effective. I’m stronger, more confident, and somehow still within budget. Can’t say that about most things these days! My ONLY complain, which is small, is that the app glitches almost daily and I have to restart.

### 5/5 — Effective and Affordable

*2025-12-03*

If you want results without overthinking every workout, this app is IT. Simple, structured, and seriously effective. I’m stronger, more confident, and somehow still within budget. Can’t say that about most things these days!

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks so much for your amazing review! We love to hear about all the strength gains and can't wait to see you continue on your fitness journey. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to jala@trainmakr.com and we'll be happy to help. Have an awesome day!

### 5/5 — Great lifting app

*2025-11-07, version 1.2.0*

Helps structure my work outs in the gym, instead of winging it every day. Instructions given for every exercise are the best!

### 3/5 — Great workouts. Terrible app

*2025-10-14, version 1.2.0*

Workouts are great, but they sometimes don’t load and some of the functionality doesn’t load like “substitute exercise” or “coaches notes.” Sadly, can see spending the money if I can’t access the content.

### 5/5 — The best lifting app 🙌

*2025-08-18, version 1.2.0*

I’ve used multiple apps for programming in the gym over the years. Some free and some top dollar from big names in the industry. 

I’ve hands down seen and felt more progress with Alex’s app than any other. It’s real programming that helps you with progressive overload. 

In just 2 months I’ve increased my training max on all lifts and I’m seeing more overall muscle development. 

This app is an absolute steal. Download it and get after it.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-07-19, version 1.1.0*

I’ve been using this app/ program for about 2 months now and I’ve gotten stronger than I ever have with any other program. It has me trying new ways of lifting and I love it! If I would have told myself a few months ago the weight I’d be moving, I’d think I was crazy! Thanks for a great program!

### 5/5 — awesome app with good support

*2025-07-14, version 1.1.0*

Great program, and awesome explanations. I reported a tech issue and it was addressed within a day. The ability to select a program that meets your current needs is great, and can be changed if your circumstances or goals change.

### 5/5 — Get Strong on Auto Pilot!

*2025-07-14, version 1.1.0*

Can I plan my own lifting? Sure. Do I want to? Eff no. 

Enter: JALA!

I had been burning out hard and losing interest in planning my own workouts. What I love about JALA is there’s nothing I have to do except execute. 

The videos are helpful, it’s easy to log my workout as I do it, and I love the flexibility in choosing between fast track versus full. 

Occasionally there’s a mistyped or incorrect field (ie instructions say 4x10 but the fields for sets are pre marked as 4 sets of different reps like 10,8,8,drop or something) but that’s easy to just write over. 

Lifting is more fun now and JALA has gotten me excited again!

### 3/5 — Glitchy App

*2025-06-30, version 1.1.0*

I wish that I could love this app, it is exactly what I have been looking for. I have been trying to use this app for a few weeks. However, the app is very glitchy for me. It doesn’t show descriptions of anything, including the coach’s notes. I know there is supposed to be a little over use video of Alex talking about the week of lifting, but that is also not showing up. I don’t know how many reps I’m supposed to do in the cluster sets as it doesn’t show up. I also have to calculate the percentages on my own, which I can do, it’s just inconvenient. A majority of the sets show up as reps only and not reps with weight. Along with a couple of other things. I have tried to delete and redownload this app multiple times. My phone software is up to date as well as the version of the app. I have tried to trouble shoot with the team including sending them screenshots and recordings of what I have been seeing on my end and it has not been successful. Customer service has been responsive and kind, so I appreciate that. I love the concept of this app and the program Alex has created. I almost want to use it with the flaws I have encountered, but it is also very frustrating for me. I’m not sure if anyone else has had this experience and what they have done to fix it. Maybe I will try again at a different time in the future when the app isn’t as new.

### 5/5 — Optimal training

*2025-06-17, version 1.0.1*

Alex’s training program has helped me completely transform my body. If you follow it, it works. Period.

## Frequently asked questions about Just Another Lifting App

### What does Just Another Lifting App do?

This app provides structured lifting plans designed to promote hypertrophy and build strength. It includes expert coaching, exercise demonstrations, and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness goals.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include structured lifting plans with three different tracks (total body, lower body focus, or 4-day split), expert coaching, progress tracking to monitor strength gains, easy-to-follow exercise demos, and a resource tab with best practices for warm-ups, training, and nutrition.

### How much does Just Another Lifting App cost?

The app offers a free first week. After that, it costs $9.99 per month, with a discounted annual subscription option available for those committing to a year upfront.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to make real progress in the gym by following a structured lifting plan that prioritizes the basic principles of hypertrophy. It's suitable for those looking to build muscle and improve overall strength.

### Can I track my progress with this app?

Yes, the app is built to track your progress and show how you've built strength over time. This allows you to visualize your gains and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-02

1. New Workout Flow
A redesigned workout experience that’s cleaner, faster, and easier to use mid-session. Everything from exercise cards and checkmarks is now accessible through a streamlined vertical layout with a floating toolbar and improved workout caching — so you can customize, track the progress of your workout, and finish workouts with fewer taps, zero friction, and no loss of progress on incomplete sessions.

2. Stopwatch & Timer Updates
Updated to be more reliable, more responsive, and easier to control — so your timing works with your workout, not against it. Both the stopwatch and timer can now be used and running in the background while interacting with the rest of the app, and can be adjusted on the fly.

3. Live Activities
Follow your workout in real time right from your lock screen. Perfect for staying locked in while life happens around you - or when trying to stay off your phone while in the gym (goodbye, doom scrolling!!).

4. Bug Fixes and Enhancements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-01

1. New Workout Flow
A redesigned workout experience that’s cleaner, faster, and easier to use mid-session. Everything from exercise cards and checkmarks is now accessible through a streamlined vertical layout with a floating toolbar and improved workout caching — so you can customize, track the progress of your workout, and finish workouts with fewer taps, zero friction, and no loss of progress on incomplete sessions.

2. Stopwatch & Timer Updates
Updated to be more reliable, more responsive, and easier to control — so your timing works with your workout, not against it. Both the stopwatch and timer can now be used and running in the background while interacting with the rest of the app, and can be adjusted on the fly.

3. Live Activities
Follow your workout in real time right from your lock screen. Perfect for staying locked in while life happens around you - or when trying to stay off your phone while in the gym (goodbye, doom scrolling!!).

4. Bug Fixes and Enhancements

### 1.2.0 — 2025-07-29

Bug fixes, performance improvements and more awesome workouts

### 1.1.0 — 2025-06-26

Bug Fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2025-06-05

Bug fixes

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