Comparison

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker vs LiftMate Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

This app helps you maximize muscle gains and track your fitness progress with personalized workout plans and advanced progression recommendations. It features a vast exercise database, workout tracking tools, and insights to optimize your strength training journey.

Highlights
  • Customized muscle building workout plans
  • Progression recommendations for weight and reps
  • Workout tracker with rep and weight log
  • Extensive exercise database with videos
  • Graphs and insights for workout analysis
  • Comprehensive periodization tools
  • Shareable workout plans
Features
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Alpha Progression tells you exactly what to lift. Every set, every workout. Build your plan in a minute, then follow weight and rep recommendations that adapt to how strong you are today. Most gym apps only record what you did. Alpha Progression plans what you should do next: a science-based training plan built for your goal, your experience and your equipment, and a progression recommendation for every single set. App of the Day on the App Store, twice. 4.9 stars from 40,000+ lifters. 25 million workouts logged. YOUR PLAN, GENERATED Pick your goal, the days you can train, how long you have and which muscles to prioritize. The plan generator builds a complete plan around the equipment in your gym: split, exercises, sets and rep ranges. Beginners and advanced lifters get fundamentally different plans, because they need different things. Every detail stays editable, or build your own plan from scratch. Need just one session? The workout generator creates a one-off workout whenever you want. A RECOMMENDATION FOR EVERY SET Before each set, the app shows the weight and reps to go for, based on your previous workouts and what you have already done today. Recommendations shift from set to set because fatigue is real: set 3 is not set 1. Keep hitting them and they keep climbing. Progressive overload without spreadsheets or guesswork. LOG FAST, STAY IN THE ZONE Weight, reps and RIR in two taps, with your notes and your last sets in view. Rest timer as a Live Activity, so the countdown and your next set sit on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island. Supersets, dropsets, bodyweight, assisted and timed exercises. Works fully offline. 795 EXERCISES, REAL VIDEOS Every exercise filmed in a real gym with certified trainers. No stock footage, no animations. Setup, execution and cues for each one, plus an exercise evaluation of how well it builds muscle. Filter by muscle, equipment and compound vs isolation. Missing an exercise? Add your own, with a photo from your library or the camera, or copy an existing one as a starting point. SEE WHAT IMPROVED After every workout you see every record you beat: weight, reps, volume, estimated 1RM and 10RM, best per muscle group. Charts for strength, volume, sets per muscle, workouts per week, bodyweight and measurements. Streaks and achievements keep you showing up. AND MORE Warm-up calculator: warm-up sets are added automatically, scaled to the exercise, your first working set and the weights you have. Plate calculator: exactly which plates to load, or the closest weight below if your plates don't add up. Multiple gyms, each with its own equipment and weights; switch with one tap and your recommendations adjust. Periodization and deloads: ramp sets and effort (RIR) week by week and schedule deloads. Share plans with friends or coaching clients. Export everything as CSV. kg and lb, even mixed. An optional account syncs all your devices. Syncs with Apple Health. FREE VS PRO Free: unlimited workout logging, all 795 exercise videos, your own plans, measurements, rest timer, records, achievements, plan sharing and CSV export. No ads. No account required. Pro: plan generator and workout generator, progression recommendations, charts, multiple gyms, periodization and deloads, plate calculator, warm-up calculator, exercise evaluations and images for custom exercises. 14-day free trial on the yearly plan. Built by lifters: certified trainers with bodybuilding experience who train with the app every week. Questions? info@alphaprogression.com Terms of service: https://alphaprogression.com/terms Privacy policy: https://alphaprogression.com/privacy

About

LiftMate Workout Tracker

Easily log strength workouts and track your progress with over 150 exercises. Features include custom templates, a plate calculator, and set timers. Supports iCloud backup and Apple Watch control.

Highlights
  • Log strength workouts
  • Track progress with charts
  • Over 150 built-in exercises
  • Custom exercise templates
  • Plate calculator
  • Set and rest timers
  • Apple Watch control
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Log your strength workouts and track your training progress easier than ever with LiftMate. LiftMate is the simplest and most intuitive way to record your workout progress; designed to provide everything you need to get stronger in the gym with no compromise. All for free. JUMP IN: ◆ Start a workout with just a tap ◆ Simple to use, zero distraction design ◆ Track your progress with charts for 1 rep max, volume and more TRAIN YOUR WAY: ◆ Over 150 built-in strength exercises ◆ Full support for custom exercises ◆ Create and follow your own templates ◆ Support for weights in Kilograms (kg) and Pounds (lbs) ESSENTIAL TOOLS: ◆ Powerful plate calculator built-in ◆ Time your sets or rest periods - get alerts when timers end ◆ Calculate weight as a percentage of a maximum with Relative Weight ◆ Advanced features including Supersets, Tags, Metrics and RPE - no subscription required FULLY INTEGRATED: ◆ Widgets - start a workout or view a favourite chart ◆ Control your workouts from Apple Watch ◆ Stay focused any time with full Dark Mode support ◆ Keep your workouts backed up securely with iCloud ◆ Stay competitive - quickly share snapshots of your workouts and templates with friends Remove ads, customise appearance and help support development by upgrading to LiftMate Pro! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://taurusapp.wordpress.com

Screenshots

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker4 screens
LiftMate Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alpha Progression Gym Tracker at 2.2K against LiftMate Workout Tracker's 10. Alpha Progression Gym Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alpha Progression Gym Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and LiftMate Workout Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Alpha Progression Gym Tracker against 4.9 for LiftMate Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Progression Gym Tracker has 2.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker ships an update weekly, LiftMate Workout Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alpha Progression Gym Tracker versus LiftMate Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha Progression Gym TrackerLiftMate Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.2K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB23 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlpha Progression GmbHCiaran OBrien

Customer experience

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

All ratings2,174 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%

LiftMate Workout Tracker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with logging and tracking sets and reps
  • App freezing or crashing during workouts
  • Problems with syncing data across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to track cardio and other fitness activities
  • Implement social features to share workouts and connect with others
  • Allow for more customization of workout plans and exercises
  • Integrate with other fitness apps and devices (e.g., Strava, Apple Health)

LiftMate Workout Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly plan for best results7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Monthly plan for best results$12.991 Month
  • Monthly plan [Legacy]1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • Yearly plan for best results14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly plan for best results7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly plan [Legacy]1 Month trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

LiftMate Workout Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • LiftMate Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • LiftMate Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Alpha Progression Gym Tracker free?
Alpha Progression Gym Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiftMate Workout Tracker free?
LiftMate Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Progression Gym Tracker or LiftMate Workout Tracker?
Alpha Progression Gym Tracker and LiftMate Workout Tracker are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.2K and 10 ratings respectively.
Do Alpha Progression Gym Tracker or LiftMate Workout Tracker have ads?
Both Alpha Progression Gym Tracker and LiftMate Workout Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Progression Gym Tracker or LiftMate Workout Tracker?
Alpha Progression Gym Tracker ships an update weekly, and LiftMate Workout Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Alpha Progression Gym Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and LiftMate Workout Tracker on September 19, 2026.

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