Comparison

WL Analysis vs max

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

max

This app helps weightlifters track their sets and reps to calculate one-rep max (1RM) in real-time. It provides insights into strength gains and performance improvements, encouraging users to push their limits and achieve new personal bests.

Highlights
  • Seamless set and rep tracking
  • Instant one-rep max calculations
  • Progress tracking for continuous improvement
  • User-friendly interface
  • Strength gain insights
Features
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Transform your weightlifting journey with Max-Out – the ultimate training companion that takes your workouts to the next level! Max-Out is more than just a weightlifting app; it's your personal coach, meticulously designed to propel your progress from the get-go. Effortlessly track every set and rep, and watch as Max-Out crunches the numbers to calculate your one-rep max (1RM) in real-time. With precision tracking, you'll gain invaluable insights into your strength gains and performance improvements over time. But here's where Max-Out truly shines – it's not just about tracking; it's about maximizing your potential. By focusing on increasing your 1RM consistently, you'll push your limits and achieve new personal bests like never before. Features: -Seamless set and rep tracking -Instant one-rep max calculations -Progress tracking for continuous improvement -User-friendly interface for hassle-free workouts

Screenshots

WL Analysis3 screens
max3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: max at 100% against WL Analysis's 62%. max also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). WL Analysis's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, 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. WL Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. max asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WL Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, max every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WL Analysis versus max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWL Analysismax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol SmolakMagnus Westhofen

Customer experience

WL Analysis

All ratings46 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative25.0%

max

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WL Analysis

One-time1
  • Extra features$8.99
None

max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WL Analysis free?
WL Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is max free?
max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WL Analysis or max have ads?
Neither WL Analysis nor max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WL Analysis or max?
WL Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, and max every 14 months. Most recently, WL Analysis was updated on October 14, 2026 and max on September 30, 2026.

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