# Lyfta vs Maxlyft

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyfta | Maxlyft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfta-gym-workout-tracker-log/id6443740936/reviews) | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxlyft-free-workout-tracker/id6743998890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lindberg Development AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648941278) | [Dylan Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794374455) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyfta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfta-gym-workout-tracker-log/id6443740936)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #79 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lyfta Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Lyfta Premium | $11.49 | per month |
| Lyfta Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Lyfta Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lyfta Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and customize workouts
- 🚀 Comprehensive exercise library with video demonstrations
- 💪 Helpful for tracking progress and muscle groups targeted
- 🤝 Social features for connecting with friends
- 🆓 Robust free version with many features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow data refresh and analytics updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options in free version
- 🔒 Apple Watch integration issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxlyft-free-workout-tracker/id6743998890)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maxlyft Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Maxlyft Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Maxlyft Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Maxlyft pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*