Speed4Lifts vs WL Analysis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed4Lifts
This app tracks strength training data to enhance progress. It connects with a specific encoder to analyze performance and create personalized training plans based on scientific Velocity-Based Training principles. It helps calculate daily 1RM and adjust fatigue levels.
- Collects strength training data
- Connects with Vitruve encoder
- Analyzes performance status
- Creates personalized training plans
- Calculates daily 1RM
- Adjusts fatigue levels
- Reduces risk of injury
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Speed4Lifts collects all relevant data of your strength training to help you improve and progress more than ever! Connect this app to the Vitruve encoder to get the most out of it! Vitruve is a linear encoder that analyzes your current status and helps you create a training plan perfectly adapted to your needs. Completely backed on science, Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is the most effective method for strength training. Every day, your 1RM is different. There are a lot of variables that may affect it, and your performance may also vary up to 20% each day! The Speed4Lifts app calculates instantly your daily 1RM without having to lift it or reaching muscle failure. Backed on research studies, Vitruve is the most reliable and accurate velocity tracker system in the market. Reduce risk of injury. Track your performance. Adjust the fatigue. Join hundreds of coaches andhttps://vitruve.fit. Get your Vitruve encoder on www.vitruve.fit The future is here. The future is Vitruve. Warning! The M1 chip only allows you to visualize data, not to do a training with the encoder.
WL Analysis
Analyze your weightlifting and powerlifting technique with this video analysis tool. It automatically detects the barbell and provides detailed insights into bar path, velocity, power, and force. Compare videos side-by-side or overlaid, with customizable playback and export options.
- Automatic barbell detection
- Side-by-side video comparison
- Overlay video comparison
- Bar path visualization by metrics
- Adjustable playback speed
- Frame-by-frame playback
- Export kinematic data to CSV
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Easy to use video analysis tool for weightlifting / powerlifting. Provides approximated info about bar path, velocity, power, force and horizontal displacement. Features: - Automatic barbell detection (no need for manual plate selection) - Side by side / overlay video comparison - Bar path color based on velocity / power / force - Adjustable playback speed - Frame by frame playback - Video zoom - Charts, statistics - Export videos with selected overlay - Export kinematic parameters to .csv file - Suitable for all barbell sports: olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, crossfit, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed4Lifts at none against WL Analysis's 1. Speed4Lifts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. WL Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speed4Lifts asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Speed4Lifts against 4.3 for WL Analysis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Speed4Lifts's written reviews are positive against 62% of WL Analysis's.
Speed4Lifts ships an update monthly, WL Analysis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speed4Lifts | WL Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (70 ratings) — better | 4.3 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews — better | 61.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPEED4LIFTS S.L | Karol Smolak |
Customer experience
Speed4Lifts
WL Analysis
In-app purchases
Speed4Lifts
No in-app purchases
WL Analysis
- Extra features$8.99
