Comparison

Liftosaur vs Kenso

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

Kenso

This app helps you plan and log your strength training sessions with features like automatic weight and rep suggestions, structured program creation, and progress tracking. It adapts to your training environment, whether at home or in the gym, offering insights and a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Strength training planner
  • Gym workout logger
  • Automatic target weight/reps
  • Structured program creation
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout rest timer
  • Multiple training locations
Features
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Kenso is a workout tracker, strength training planner, nutrition tracker, and AI coach for lifters who want more than a logbook. Track every set, follow or import a program, log your meals, and understand how your training and recovery fit together. Whether you’re building muscle, getting stronger, or losing fat, Kenso helps you see what’s working and what to do next. TRAIN YOUR WAY * Log workouts with or without a program * Build your own plan or import one from a PDF or photo * Choose from 40+ templates, including Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, Full Body, and Wendler 5/3/1 * Import workout history from Strong or Hevy * Track sets, reps, weights, RPE, rest times, and PRs SMARTER PROGRESSION * Get next-session weight and rep targets based on performance * Use built-in progression methods, including progressive overload and strategic resets * Track estimated one-rep max, personal records, and strength trends * Keep equipment-specific history across gyms and machines SEE IF YOUR PROGRAM IS WORKING * Review adherence, milestones, and weekly training volume * Compare muscle-group volume with productive training ranges * See which muscles may need more or less work * Explore program performance and coaching recommendations TRACK YOUR NUTRITION * Log meals and track calories, protein, carbs, and fat * Search foods, scan barcodes, and adjust serving sizes * Add quick macro entries and monitor daily targets * Keep fueling alongside training and recovery UNDERSTAND YOUR STRENGTH * Strength Score and Muscle Body Map show how you’re progressing * Explore muscle balance, hypertrophy volume, and strength trends * Track training against MEV, MAV, and MRV ranges RECOVER WITH CONTEXT * See muscle-by-muscle recovery and fatigue * Track sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and activity through supported Apple Health connections * Learn which recovery signals matter most for your training * Review training load and use Rest Mode when needed AI COACHING GROUNDED IN YOUR DATA Ask why a lift stalled, whether to deload, or how to adjust your next training block. Kenso’s AI coach uses your workouts, programs, progress, and recovery—not generic advice. Connect Kenso with ChatGPT to explore your training, too. TRAIN WITH YOUR CREW Share workouts and programs in private groups, compare PRs and adherence, and encourage training partners. START FREE. GO FURTHER WITH PRO. Free workout logging, program tools, history, and selected performance and recovery features. Pro unlocks AI coaching, AI-assisted program building, and deeper training intelligence. No streak shaming. No unnecessary gamification. Just better tools for better training. Train with intention. Train with Kenso. KENSO PRO SUBSCRIPTION Optional auto-renewing subscription: $5.99/month or $49.99/year. A free trial may be available to eligible subscribers; prices vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your device’s subscription settings. Terms: https://kensoforge.com/terms Privacy: https://kensoforge.com/privacy

Screenshots

Liftosaur4 screens
Kenso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Liftosaur at none against Kenso's shown. Liftosaur also leads on ratings volume (427 vs 11). Kenso's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Kenso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Liftosaur against 4.9 for Kenso. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liftosaur has 427 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Liftosaur's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kenso's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftosaur ships an update every 6 days, Kenso every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Liftosaur versus Kenso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftosaurKenso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (427 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiftosaur, LLCZenmonkeys Digital LLC

Customer experience

Liftosaur

All ratings420 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative2.5%

Kenso

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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
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  • 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

Kenso

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
2 purchases

Kenso

Subscriptions2
  • Kenso Pro$5.991 Month
  • Kenso Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Liftosaur free?
Liftosaur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kenso free?
Kenso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liftosaur or Kenso?
Kenso is rated higher. Liftosaur averages 4.8 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Kenso averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Liftosaur or Kenso have ads?
Kenso shows ads; Liftosaur does not.
Which is updated more often, Liftosaur or Kenso?
Liftosaur ships an update every 6 days, and Kenso every 5 days. Most recently, Liftosaur was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kenso on October 28, 2026.

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