Comparison

Liftosaur vs JustGains

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

JustGains

This app helps users organize and share workout routines. It allows you to save templates, clone and customize shared programs, and track your progress. Designed for fitness enthusiasts, creators, and coaches to improve training organization and sharing.

Highlights
  • Create structured workout routines
  • Save and reuse training templates
  • Clone and customize shared programs
  • Share workouts with others
  • Track exercise progress
  • Organize sets, reps, and notes
Features
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Workout ideas are everywhere. JustGains helps turn them into plans you can actually use. Save routines, structure exercises, clone shared plans, and track the work once the workout starts. JustGains is built for lifters, creators, and coaches who want better ways to organize and share training. Use JustGains to: - Turn workout ideas into structured routines - Save templates for repeat training - Clone and customize shared programs - Share workouts with friends, clients, or the community - Keep exercises, sets, reps, rest, and notes organized - Track progress after starting a plan JustGains makes sharing practical: not just inspiration, but workouts you can follow and improve. Download JustGains and turn your next routine into a real training plan.

Screenshots

Liftosaur4 screens
JustGains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Liftosaur at 417 against JustGains's 26. JustGains's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Liftosaur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and JustGains sells 4 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Liftosaur against 4.8 for JustGains. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liftosaur has 417 ratings behind it against 26, 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 JustGains's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftosaur ships an update weekly, JustGains every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Liftosaur versus JustGains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftosaurJustGains
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (417 ratings) — better4.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings417 — better26
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB215 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLiftosaur, LLCJames Greene

Customer experience

Liftosaur

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

JustGains

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews14 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

JustGains

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
4 purchases

JustGains

Subscriptions4
  • JustGains Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • JustGains Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • JustGains Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • JustGains Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Liftosaur free?
Liftosaur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustGains free?
JustGains is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liftosaur or JustGains?
Liftosaur is rated higher. Liftosaur averages 4.9 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while JustGains averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Liftosaur or JustGains have ads?
Neither Liftosaur nor JustGains shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liftosaur or JustGains?
Liftosaur ships an update weekly, and JustGains every 4 days. Most recently, Liftosaur was updated on October 13, 2026 and JustGains on October 15, 2026.

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