Comparison

IPF GL vs FIREFUL

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

Head to head
About

IPF GL

Compare powerlifters across bodyweight categories using single or three-lift meet results. Supports both male and female athletes, with options for raw or equipped lifting.

Highlights
  • Compare lifters by bodyweight
  • Single and three-lift results
  • Male and female athlete support
  • Raw and equipped lifting options
  • Meet result analysis
Features
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This is the International Powerlifting Federation app for comparing lifters of different bodyweight categories. It's good for single or three-lift meet results for both females and males, raw or equipped. Download it and see where you are.

About

FIREFUL

Features
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Train with purpose and make every session count. FIREFUL brings workout plans, routines, training history, and progress charts together in one focused strength-training log, so you can see your hard work add up. Main features: • Build reusable routines and organize them into workout plans. • Choose from the exercise library or create your own exercises. • Create supersets and keep notes for each exercise across workouts. • Log every set quickly using suggested weights, reps, and durations from recent workouts. • Stay on pace with a rest timer between sets. • Use Live Activities on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island to see your current set, follow the rest timer, and complete the set. • Review your performance and workout history in clear charts. • Track personal records for each exercise and see when you set a new one. • Share workout plans, routines, and workouts. • Sync workouts with Apple Health. • Check your progress at a glance with Home Screen widgets. Take your training further with FIREFUL Pro: • Follow your workout and log sets on Apple Watch while viewing live heart rate and active calories. • Automatically generate warm-up sets based on your working weight. • Use a Base Weight, also known as a Training Max, to prescribe weights by percentage. Start with your next workout. FIREFUL helps you build from there. Terms: https://fireful.co/terms

Screenshots

IPF GL3 screens
FIREFUL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPF GL at none against FIREFUL's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. FIREFUL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPF GL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPF GL ships an update every 3 weeks, FIREFUL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IPF GL versus FIREFUL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPF GLFIREFUL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB-Labs Group Beteti TarsasagJohan Norberg

In-app purchases

None

IPF GL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FIREFUL

Subscriptions2
  • FIREFUL Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • FIREFUL Pro1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is IPF GL free?
IPF GL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FIREFUL free?
FIREFUL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPF GL or FIREFUL have ads?
Neither IPF GL nor FIREFUL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPF GL or FIREFUL?
IPF GL ships an update every 3 weeks, and FIREFUL every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPF GL was updated on October 1, 2026 and FIREFUL on October 7, 2026.

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