Comparison

Liftosaur vs Hypertrophy App

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

Head to head
About

Liftosaur

This app automates strength training by allowing users to build custom progressive overload programs or use pre-built routines. It tracks workouts, visualizes progress, and automatically adjusts weights and reps based on user-defined logic, making it a smart fitness companion.

Highlights
  • Automated progressive overload
  • Scriptable workout builder (Liftoscript)
  • Pre-built popular lifting programs
  • Workout tracking and progress visualization
  • Rest timers and plate calculator
  • Body weight and measurement tracking
  • Cloud backup and cross-device sync
Features
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Liftosaur is the most customizable weightlifting app and strength training tracker and planner. # Automate Your Strength Training Build your own progressive overload programs or start with proven routines like GZCLP, 5/3/1, or Basic Beginner Routine. Track every workout, visualize your progress, and fully automate your training — all in one smart fitness app. Stop guessing your next weight. Liftosaur automatically increases or decreases your weights and reps based on the logic you define. It allows to implement any possible progressive overload logic, so you can focus on lifting while the app handles the math. Liftosaur introduces Liftoscript — a simple text language for building workouts like code. Define exercises, sets, and logic once right in text, and the app updates it automatically after each session. Example: ``` # Week 1 ## Day 1 Bent Over Row / 2x5, 1x5+ / 95lb / progress: lp(2.5lb) Bench Press / 2x5, 1x5+ / 45lb / progress: lp(2.5lb) Squat / 2x5, 1x5+ / 45lb / progress: lp(5lb) ## Day 2 Chin Up / 2x5, 1x5+ / 0lb / progress: lp(2.5lb) Overhead Press / 2x5, 1x5+ / 45lb / progress: lp(2.5lb) Deadlift / 2x5, 1x5+ / 95lb / progress: lp(5lb) ``` This makes Liftosaur the only scriptable workout app — perfect for lifters who love structure, logic, and data. # Popular Programs Included Liftosaur comes with pre-built lifting programs and templates from the strength community: • All GZCL programs: GZCLP, P-Zero, The Rippler, VHF, VDIP, General Gainz, etc • 5/3/1 and its variations • Basic Beginner Routine from r/Fitness • Strong Curves • And many more! Every program is written in Liftoscript, so you can customize every detail — sets, reps, progression rules, and deloads. # Track Everything Liftosaur isn’t just a gym tracker — it’s your complete workout planner and data companion. • Rest timers & plate calculator • Body weight and measurement tracking • Graphs for exercises and progress over time • Equipment rounding & exercise substitutions • Cloud backup and cross-device sync • Web Editor for faster program creation on desktop # Made for Powerlifters and Beginners Alike Whether you’re starting your first strength program or fine-tuning an advanced powerlifting routine, Liftosaur adapts to your style. It’s a lifting program builder, progress tracker, and gym log app — all working together to make you stronger. Weightlifting is a long game, and if you're serious about lifting, building strength and sculpting your body, Liftosaur would be a great partner in your journey. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hypertrophy App

This app designs personalized, science-driven workout plans for muscle growth. It includes features for tracking progress, logging workouts, and managing training volume and intensity. Users can also access a comprehensive exercise library and monitor personal records.

Highlights
  • Customized training programs
  • Volume & fatigue management
  • Hypertrophy-focused exercise library
  • Workout logging
  • Personal record tracking
  • Rest timer
  • Dark mode support
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Hyper creates science-driven workouts designed for maximum muscle growth. Get personalized programs tailored just for you, with optimized volume, intensity, and exercises. Features: - Customized training programs with volume & fatigue management, periodization, and more. - User-friendly interface for easy workout logging. - Hypertrophy-focused exercise library, plus the ability to add your own exercises. - Built-in rest timer between sets. - Track your personal records (1RM), volume, and other key statistics. - Add notes to workouts and exercises. - Log various set types: normal, warm-up, drop set, or to failure. - RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) tracking. - Calendar to monitor progress. - Easy sharing of workouts on social media or via text. - Dark mode support. Terms & Conditions https://hyper.workoutwise.app/legal/terms

Screenshots

Liftosaur4 screens
Hypertrophy App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Liftosaur at 4.9 against Hypertrophy App's 4.0. Liftosaur also leads on ratings volume (394 vs 2). Hypertrophy App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Liftosaur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hypertrophy App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liftosaur holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liftosaur has 394 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftosaur ships an update every 6 days, Hypertrophy App every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Liftosaur versus Hypertrophy App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftosaurHypertrophy App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (394 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings394 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiftosaur, LLCYuri Koshiishi

Customer experience

Liftosaur

All ratings394 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative2.6%

Hypertrophy App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Liftosaur

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes frequently after updates
  • Syncing issues with iPhone Health app
  • App freezes on startup screen, requires reinstallation
  • Changes to program not saving correctly
  • Error when trying to set different warm-ups for different weeks
Show 3 more
  • Cannot change equipment type from cable to barbell
  • Pulls reps and weight from wrong days
  • Newest update crashes the app, prevents program selection/editing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to use kgs for barbell and lbs for dumbbells
  • More intuitive UI for beginners
  • Improved documentation/organization of ideas

Hypertrophy App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Liftosaur

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99
3 purchases

Hypertrophy App

Subscriptions2
  • Hyper Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Hyper Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hyper Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Liftosaur free?
Liftosaur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypertrophy App free?
Hypertrophy App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liftosaur or Hypertrophy App?
Liftosaur is rated higher. Liftosaur averages 4.9 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Hypertrophy App averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Liftosaur or Hypertrophy App have ads?
Neither Liftosaur nor Hypertrophy App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liftosaur or Hypertrophy App?
Liftosaur ships an update every 6 days, and Hypertrophy App every 2 days. Most recently, Liftosaur was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hypertrophy App on August 18, 2026.

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