Comparison

Liftosaur vs StronkBar

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

StronkBar

This strength training companion allows users to quickly log workouts with features like rest timers, a plate calculator, and automatic PR detection. It supports various training styles and offers data export, with an optional Pro version for advanced analytics and programming.

Highlights
  • Workout logging
  • Live Activities rest timer
  • Plate calculator
  • Estimated 1RM tracking
  • Personal Record detection
  • Supersets & Drop Sets
  • Data export
Features
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StronkBar is a workout logger for lifters who care about training, not app friction. Log workouts fast in a private app that syncs through iCloud and lets you export your full history anytime. No account. No subscription. No AI. --- ALREADY TRACKING ELSEWHERE? Keep your history intact. Import workout data from CSV exports (StrengthLog verified) and continue right where you left off.* COACH-MADE PROGRAMS? NO PROBLEM. Turn Excel spreadsheets into structured, trackable workouts. StronkBar's import system reads your program files and converts them into clean training sessions on your iPhone. Excel template is downloadable from within the app, with a guide on how to use it.* TRAINING STYLES THAT ADAPT Switch between Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, or General Gym modes. The interface adjusts accordingly. Competition lifters see meet projections and periodization blocks, while gym users get a more streamlined experience. BUILT FOR THE PLATFORM StronkBar is a native Swift app. It's fast, works offline, and syncs privately through iCloud. Your training data stays on your devices. --- FEATURES • Live Activities Rest timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Shows next set information such as weight, reps, and rest time. Glance at your phone between sets without needing to unlock your phone. • Plate Calculator Enter your working weight; see the exact plates to load. Supports custom bar weights and plate inventories. • Estimated 1RM Tracking Every logged set contributes to your estimated one-rep max. Unlock progression charts and trend analysis with StronkBar Pro. • Reps in Reserve (RIR) Log proximity to failure alongside weight and reps. RIR data feeds into effort analysis and progression decisions. • Personal Records Automatic PR detection across multiple rep ranges. Know instantly when you've hit a lifetime best. • Supersets & Drop Sets Tag sets as supersets, drop sets, or warmups. StronkBar handles the structure so you can focus on lifting. • Warmup Generator Generate progressive warmup sets based on your working weight. Configurable percentages, plate rounding, and optional empty-bar sets. • Exercise Library Over 300 exercises with full muscle group taxonomy. Create your own and track them alongside the built-in library. • Data Export Export your complete workout history as CSV at any time. Your data is always yours. --- STRONKBAR PRO StronkBar has a complete free core plan: unlimited logging, PRs, Live Activities, all tools, and iCloud sync. An optional one-time purchase unlocks deeper analytics and structured programming features: • E1RM progression charts and muscle group volume breakdown • RIR analysis and competition meet projections • Program import from Excel and CSV • Training blocks and periodization calendar • Smart Training Max auto-progression • Workout history import No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Buy once, own it forever. *Import features require StronkBar Pro. --- PRIVACY & DATA All data is stored locally on your device. iCloud sync is end-to-end encrypted — even Apple cannot read your workout history, and neither can we. There are no accounts, no servers, and no tracking. --- REQUIREMENTS iOS 18 or later. Dynamic Island features require compatible hardware. --- StronkBar is a solo-developed project, built in Stockholm, Sweden.

Screenshots

Liftosaur4 screens
StronkBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Liftosaur at 417 against StronkBar's 2. Liftosaur also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 StronkBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Liftosaur against 5.0 for StronkBar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liftosaur has 417 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftosaur ships an update weekly, StronkBar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Liftosaur versus StronkBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftosaurStronkBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (417 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings417 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiftosaur, LLCNils Olivier

Customer experience

Liftosaur

All ratings417 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative2.5%

StronkBar

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

StronkBar

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
1 purchases

StronkBar

One-time1
  • StronkBar Pro$11.99

Questions

Is Liftosaur free?
Liftosaur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StronkBar free?
StronkBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liftosaur or StronkBar?
StronkBar is rated higher. Liftosaur averages 4.9 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while StronkBar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Liftosaur or StronkBar have ads?
Neither Liftosaur nor StronkBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liftosaur or StronkBar?
Liftosaur ships an update weekly, and StronkBar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Liftosaur was updated on October 13, 2026 and StronkBar on September 30, 2026.

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