Comparison

Lyfta vs Maxlyft

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

Head to head
About

Lyfta

This app helps gym-goers track their workouts, build custom routines, and monitor strength progress. It features a large exercise library with video guides, social features to connect with friends, and motivational challenges. Users can log sets, reps, weight, and PRs to achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Workout logging
  • Custom routine builder
  • Progress tracking
  • Exercise library with videos
  • Social features and challenges
  • One-rep max calculator
Features
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Join over 7 million gym and fitness enthusiasts and lift more with Lyfta – the free workout tracker, gym log, and strength training planner. Log your workouts, build routines, and track progress so you can focus on what matters most: getting stronger. What Our Users Are Saying: • "I've tried probably 10 different gym apps over the years, and none of them clicked for me until Lyfta. It's crazy how much is available for free, from the unlimited custom free routines to their massive exercise library. It just has everything you need to actually stick with it." – Ryan • "I love how simple it is to plan my workouts in Lyfta. I used to feel lost at the gym, but the guided exercises keep me on track. And seeing my progress with the stats has me getting stronger every single week. It's so motivating!" – Kady • "Lyfta has made a huge difference in my consistency. I've never been able to stick with a routine until now. Seeing my friends' workouts and jumping into the community challenges gets me excited to come back, and I've honestly made some serious gains since I started." – Rojaas Why choose Lyfta? • Free, simple, and ad-free workout tracker • Create and customize weightlifting programs & gym routines • Track progress in strength, volume, sets, reps, and PRs • Stay motivated with friends, challenges, and milestones Powerful Gym Workout Tracking • Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, and notes in seconds • 5,000+ exercises with HD video guides for perfect form • Build unlimited custom programs or follow proven ones like StrongLifts 5x5, nSuns, GZCL, Push/Pull/Legs, Rp Hypertrophy, German Volume Training, and more. Note: Lyfta is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these gym programs. • Add your own custom lifts with muscle groups & equipment • Track advanced sets: warm-ups, drop sets, supersets, and failure sets • Auto rest timers keep your sessions efficient • Built-in One-Rep Max calculator for all major lifts Stay Motivated & Connected • Share workouts, routines, and progress with friends • Follow your training partners and cheer them on • Monthly strength challenges and global leaderboards • Streaks and milestones to celebrate every achievement • Privacy controls: choose public or private profile Integrations & Compatibility • Apple Watch support for live workout tracking • Quick widgets and shortcuts for faster logging • Sync with Apple Health and Strava, • Seamless data sync across all devices If you like Lyfta, try Lyfta Pro free for 14 days! Unlock advanced analytics, expert programs, and progression tools to hit new personal bests. If you choose to purchase Lyfta Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Whether you’re starting your first strength program, building muscle, or chasing new personal records – you belong here. Download Lyfta today, log your training, and reach your goals faster. Privacy Policy: https://www.lyfta.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.lyfta.app/terms

About

Maxlyft

This fitness app allows users to log workouts, track personal records, and monitor progress with detailed analytics. It offers customizable routines, exercise tracking, and body measurement logging, all stored securely via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout splits
  • Exercise and rep logging
  • Personal record tracking
  • Progress graphs and analytics
  • Body measurement tracking
  • Workout streak tracking
  • Secure iCloud data storage
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A workout app that is ACTUALLY free. Build your split, log every set, and watch progress compound without the spreadsheet chaos. Maxlyft is a strength training app for lifters who want clear structure and honest numbers. YOUR SPLIT, YOUR WAY Create a rotating or weekly split with named days, rest days, and optional colors. Attach a routine to a training day, or start an empty workout when the plan changes. Your active split keeps today’s training ready to go — open the app and lift. LOG WITHOUT FRICTION Start today’s planned workout, resume mid-session after closing the app, or log freely. Sets are completed as you log them, and your last-session numbers appear as helpful references. A live timer, set count, and volume stay on screen while you train. Log barbell, dumbbell, bodyweight, assisted, duration, and distance work — including per-side weight. PRS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING Maxlyft highlights new records automatically and lets you track custom lifetime marks — best at a chosen weight, rep target, time, or distance. Finished workouts show a crown when you hit a PR. INSIGHTS, NOT NOISE See volume, sets, training time, and muscle-group distribution across 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, or all time. Filter by muscle or split day. Open any exercise for lifetime totals, records, and charts tailored to how you track it. BUILT AROUND YOUR LIBRARY No giant canned catalog to fight. Name your own exercises, tag muscles, save routines, and reuse them. Rename a lift and your history stays with it. TRAIN OFFLINE. KEEP YOUR DATA SYNCED. Logging is local-first, so a dead gym signal doesn’t stop the session. Sign in with Apple or Google to sync and restore your data across devices. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Check today’s session or your last 7 days of volume without opening the app. HOW TO GET STARTED - Choose your units and build your first split — rotating or weekly. - Add the lifts you actually do. - Start today’s workout from Train and log your sets. - Check Insights after a few sessions to see the trend. Privacy Policy: https://www.maxlyft.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.maxlyft.com/terms

Screenshots

Lyfta4 screens
Maxlyft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lyfta at 6.9K against Maxlyft's 16. Lyfta also leads on chart position (#51 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). Maxlyft's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Lyfta sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Maxlyft sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Lyfta against 4.8 for Maxlyft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyfta has 6.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Lyfta's written reviews are positive against 88% of Maxlyft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyfta ships an update weekly, Maxlyft every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Lyfta versus Maxlyft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyftaMaxlyft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings)4.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better16
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB59 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLindberg Development ASDylan Morgan

Customer experience

Lyfta

All ratings6,909 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews655 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.2%

Maxlyft

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Lyfta

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not resetting properly after completion
  • Leg workout tracking not working as expected
  • Delayed or unresponsive set timer notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced analytics and data visualization
  • Improve Apple Watch connectivity and standalone usage
  • Allow more customization of the user interface
  • Expand the exercise library with more niche movements

Maxlyft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lyfta

Subscriptions10
  • Lyfta Premium$5.991 Month
  • Lyfta Premium$11.491 Month
  • Lyfta Premium$12.991 Month
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  • Lyfta Premium$17.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium$29.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium$49.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Lyfta Premium14 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

Maxlyft

Subscriptions4
  • Maxlyft Monthly2 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • Maxlyft Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Maxlyft Yearly2 Months trial$17.991 Year
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  • Maxlyft pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Lyfta free?
Lyfta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maxlyft free?
Maxlyft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lyfta or Maxlyft?
Lyfta and Maxlyft are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.9K and 16 ratings respectively.
Do Lyfta or Maxlyft have ads?
Both Lyfta and Maxlyft show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyfta or Maxlyft?
Lyfta ships an update weekly, and Maxlyft every 2 days. Most recently, Lyfta was updated on October 20, 2026 and Maxlyft on October 10, 2026.

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