Comparison

SH1FT vs LiftBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SH1FT

This app empowers group fitness instructors to create and deliver engaging live and online classes. It automates class structuring and cueing, saving instructors time and stress. Instructors can design unique workouts, mix formats, and teach anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automated class structuring and cueing
  • Create unique workout combinations
  • Teach live and online classes
  • Unlimited access to all workouts
  • Cross-format mash-ups
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Our market leading App allows Group Fitness Instructors to teach live and online classes like never before! We have four unique Group Fitness formats and each workout is taught using our App. The App automates the boring stuff (saving huge amounts of time and money) and gives Instructors an easy and fast way to create workouts that are unique to them. SH1FT Fitness Instructors are empowered to deliver engaging, personalised fitness classes where, when and how they want - with zero restrictions. App features: • The App structures the class for you and does the cueing and memorisation if you need it - saving you hours of prep work and taking the stress out of teaching so you can focus on the class in front of you and not what move is coming next. • Unlimited access to EVERY workout from your chosen format/s on the SH1FT App for no extra cost. • The ability to teach anywhere: you can deliver a class in any physical or virtual location that you wish. • Freedom to get creative! Use the SH1FT App to create workout combinations that suit the unique needs of your class. Plus if you are a SQUAD member in multiple SH1FT Fitness formats you have the freedom to create cross format mash-ups using the App.

About

LiftBlock

Features
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LiftBlock makes getting stronger simple. Pick a lift — Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift or Overhead Press — enter your one-rep max, and LiftBlock builds you a structured 10-week strength program around it. No clutter, no guesswork. Just open the app and lift. WHAT'S INSIDE - Structured 10-week programs built around your one-rep max - Simple set-by-set logging — tap to track every working set - Progress charts that show your top sets and accessories climbing week by week - Build your own custom programs, with a searchable exercise library - Learn to Lift — a built-in exercise library with clear how-to guidance - Favourite your go-to lifts and track them over time - Achievements to keep you motivated as you complete programs - Cloud backup and sync — sign in to keep your programs safe across devices - Light and dark themes BUILT FOR LIFTERS Whether you're pulling heavy deadlifts or just starting your strength journey, LiftBlock keeps your training organised and your progress visible. No social feed, no distractions — just a clean tool to help you build strength, simply. Premium unlocks unlimited programs and the full exercise library. Start free with your first program. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://liftblock.github.io/liftblock-privacy/

Screenshots

SH1FT4 screens
LiftBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SH1FT at none against LiftBlock's 2. LiftBlock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LiftBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SH1FT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, LiftBlock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SH1FT versus LiftBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH1FTLiftBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH1FT LtdADAM ZACHARIAH CARTWRIGHT

In-app purchases

None

SH1FT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiftBlock

Subscriptions2
  • LiftBlock Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • LiftBlock Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SH1FT free?
SH1FT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiftBlock free?
LiftBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SH1FT or LiftBlock have ads?
Neither SH1FT nor LiftBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SH1FT or LiftBlock?
SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiftBlock every 6 days. Most recently, SH1FT was updated on October 24, 2026 and LiftBlock on October 15, 2026.

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