Comparison

Forma 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

Forma

This app provides a minimalist and intuitive way to track your workouts, whether at the gym or at home. You can create and customize your own exercises, log your results quickly, and monitor your progress. The free version has a limit on the number of workouts, which can be removed with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Create custom exercises
  • Log results in few clicks
  • Track progress
  • Form your own exercise database
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When developing Forma, I paid special attention to minimalism. As a result, I got a fully functional workout tracker, which works completely offline and has no extra functions at all. The interface is so intuitive that it is impossible to get lost. I’ve honestly tried my best to make it nice & simple! The app is great for both gym and at home workout, because the list of exercises is created by you. Instead of hundreds of preset workout programs (invented by nobody knows who), you form your own database - leave only what is important for you personally. ‣ Create any exercise: from yoga to strength training. ‣ Customize them: workout with dumbbells, barbells or with your own weight. ‣ Log your results in a few clicks. ‣ Keep track of your progress: stay toned, gain or lose weight. Together with other users who regularly write great reviews, we strive to keep the app simple. As a result, as many superfluous elements as possible have been eliminated from the app, but functionality has been retained. However, if you do miss something, you can always contact me directly from the app and I will try to implement your ideas. The only limitation of the free version is the maximum amount of 8 workouts. You can ignore this limit by deleting old workouts, or remove the restriction completely with a premium subscription at a reasonable price. This kind of support, as well as honest feedback, helps me grow the project. I promise, I do not and will not have any advertising and unnecessary purchases. Everything is extremely transparent. I am using it myself, so I do not want to make another Frankenstein out of the app. Policy: http://gymtracker.tilda.ws/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: http://gymtracker.tilda.ws/terms-of-use Thank you for reading to the end, so it was not in vain!

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

Forma4 screens
LiftMate Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forma at 263 against LiftMate Workout Tracker's 10. Forma also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Forma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.8 for Forma against 4.9 for LiftMate Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 263 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Forma's written reviews are positive against 92% of LiftMate Workout Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma ships an update every 4 days, 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
Forma versus LiftMate Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormaLiftMate Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (263 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings263 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPavel ChernikovCiaran OBrien

Customer experience

Forma

All ratings263 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%

LiftMate Workout Tracker

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

Bugs and requests

Forma

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional data loss or sync issues
  • Inconsistent user interface elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a notes section for each exercise
  • Implement a timer or rest timer feature
  • Expand exercise database with more options
  • Include a dark mode option
  • Improve data export and backup capabilities

LiftMate Workout Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy forever$49.99
2 purchases

LiftMate Workout Tracker

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

Questions

Is Forma free?
Forma 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, Forma or LiftMate Workout Tracker?
LiftMate Workout Tracker is rated higher. Forma averages 4.8 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while LiftMate Workout Tracker averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Forma or LiftMate Workout Tracker have ads?
Both Forma and LiftMate Workout Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma or LiftMate Workout Tracker?
Forma ships an update every 4 days, and LiftMate Workout Tracker every 9 days. Most recently, Forma was updated on September 24, 2026 and LiftMate Workout Tracker on September 19, 2026.

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