Comparison

Powerlift Pro vs BarSpeed

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

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About

Powerlift Pro

This app provides AI-powered personalized strength training programs and a comprehensive suite of tools for tracking workouts, managing macros, and calculating lifting metrics. It offers real-time adjustments and weak point optimization to help users achieve their strength goals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized training programs
  • Real-time workout adjustments
  • Workout tracker and history
  • Simple macros tracker
  • Max PR tracking
  • Barbell plate and RPE/RIR calculators
  • Powerlifting scores calculator
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Optimize your strength training. Powerlift Pro combines sophisticated A.I. training programs, a Workout Tracker/Logger (with History), a variety of weight training tools, and more. It's the only lifting app you need. ◆ Powerlift Pro A.I. Strength Training Programs ◆ Powerlift Pro's A.I. coach creates personalized strength training programs using a combination of human input from Powerlifting Champions and outrageously advanced computer algorithms. Here's how it works: ◆ Custom Program Based On Your Input ◆ Every time you start a powerlifting or powerbuilding program you'll be taken through our A.I. questionnaire. We'll gather all the data we need to structure a perfect plan for you. From training days per week, to one-rep maxes, to your favorite powerlifting accessories, your overall lifting experience, and much more...our technology ensures that your program is perfect for YOU. ◆ Real-Time Workout Adjustments ◆ Before and during each workout our A.I. gathers data and optimizes your workout in real time. Not only is your program structured perfectly for you, it adjusts for you day-by-day as needed to optimize your results. ◆ Meet Day Prep & Max Testing ◆ If you are focusing on a meet or want to re-test your maxes, our A.I. takes this into account and adjusts your programs accordingly. ◆ Weak Point Optimization ◆ Considering your upper and lower body weak points, Powerlift Pro's A.I. adjusts your program to most effectively deal with these weak points and improve your overall strength. ◆ Beyond Powerlift Pro A.I. ◆ Going beyond our A.I. programming, the Powerlift Pro app has all the powerlifting tools you need to be a success in the gym or on meet day. ◆ Workout Tracker and Workout History ◆ Keep tabs on your workout history. ◆ Macros Tracker ◆ Our Simple Macros Tracker is a fantastic way to keep your Calories, Protein, Carbs, and Fat on track for the day. We can't stand complicated Macros trackers, so we designed ours so it's functional and yet so simple. ◆ Max Matrix ◆ The simplest way to track your current and target PR's.  ◆ Barbell Plate Calculator and Reverse Barbell Calculator ◆ Take the math and guesswork out of training. It works with any type of bar, LBS and KG plates, and any type of barbell collar. And conveniently choose between LBS or KG. We think it's the best-looking and most functional bar loader tool on the market. ◆ RPE | RIR Calculators ◆ Want to train using with Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Reps In Reserve (RIR)? With just a few taps you'll instantly know what weight to use for your next set based on Target Reps, Target RPE / RIR and your max for the exercise. Our RPE calculator and RIR calculator are clean and intuitive. You'll love them. ◆ Powerlifting Scores Calculator ◆ Want to see where you stand? We've included a tool with all the important powerlifting scores formulas: DOTS, IPF GL, Wilks-2, IPF, and Old Wilks. Use it to constantly improve! ◆ 1RM Calculator ◆ Our one-rep max calculator goes above and beyond by providing you with eight different one rep max formulas. Check them out and keep pushing your maxes to new limits! ◆ LBS / KG Converter ◆ To make life easier in the gym, we've also included a simple LBS to KG and KG to LBS calculator, and a basic in-app regular calculator. No more guesswork with plates or weights. Plus, for more convenience, our converter shows an approximate conversion calculation and a precise conversion calculation. Join tens of thousands of happy users. Download Powerlift Pro right now! Powerlift Pro SUPPORT https://www.phystech.llc/help/ Powerlift Pro PRIVACY POLICY https://phystech.llc/privacy-policy/ Powerlift Pro TERMS OF USE https://phystech.llc/terms-of-use/

About

BarSpeed

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BarSpeed turns a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro 12+ into a full velocity-based training lab. Track every rep with depth-aware AR, get live velocity cues, and wrap each session with phase-aware insights, highlight-ready recaps, and analytics trusted by coaches. • Guided setup gets you lifting fast—pick an exercise, load, and targets, then let BarSpeed calibrate LiDAR + ARKit to your rack. • Live overlays surface concentric speed, ROM, time under tension, and adaptive framing cues so you never lose the bar. • New phase selector tailors the Lifting Profile analysis to Strength, Power, Maintain, or Recovery goals, while Trend Analysis cards explain what changed (mass, 1RM, power) and what to do next. • Highlight metrics now expand to show week/month/year deltas, updated coaching copy, and “Action” guidance grounded in your current phase. • Set Breakdown charts add a filter to isolate concentric, eccentric, or ROM trends per set, plus refined visuals for easier comparisons. • Leaderboards, notes, and intensity tags keep context across blocks, and you can still export highlight clips or snapshot cards to share progress with athletes and coaches. • Secure data sync, RevenueCat-powered subscriptions, and Firebase Auth (Apple, Google, email) ensure your history follows you everywhere. Whether you’re chasing a PR, monitoring velocity loss, or coaching remotely, BarSpeed delivers lab-grade precision with the convenience of your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.bar-speed.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bar-speed.com/privacy

Screenshots

Powerlift Pro4 screens
BarSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BarSpeed at none against Powerlift Pro's shown. BarSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Powerlift Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and BarSpeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Powerlift Pro ships an update every 10 days, BarSpeed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Powerlift Pro versus BarSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerlift ProBarSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (286 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhys Tech LLCAlec Storrie-Lombardi

Bugs and requests

Powerlift Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App stuck on 'Please wait. This may take a moment' loading screen
  • Spinning wheel preventing access to workouts after payment
  • App crashes when logging today's workout (version 4.5)
  • Force close when attempting to log workouts
  • App crashes approximately 90% of the time
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  • Data loss when navigating away from bar loader
  • Unexpected charges after cancellation
  • Billing charged at random times outside renewal dates

Requested features

12 requests
  • Display last lift weight for each exercise
  • Auto-populate percentage calculations based on stored maxes
  • Olympic lifting programming integration
  • Ability to change workout day order
  • Consolidated logging page for all sets of one exercise
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  • Rest period timers between sets
  • Save and recall weight used for exercises
  • Set tracking indicator during workouts
  • Cheaper subscription tier without macro tracking
  • Support for users under 18 years old
  • Automatic weight entry duplication across sets
  • Flexibility to skip sick days without penalty

BarSpeed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Powerlift Pro

Subscriptions9
  • Powerlift Pro Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • PWRBLD 3-Month3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • PWRBLD 3-Month3 Days trial$29.993 Months
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  • Powerlift Pro 3-Months3 Days trial2 variants$37.493 Months
  • Powerlift Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • Powerlifting Pro Annual$62.991 Year
  • PWRBLD Annual3 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Powerlift Pro Annual3 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Powerlift Pro Annual3 Days trial$124.991 Year
2 purchases

BarSpeed

Subscriptions2
  • BarSpeed Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • BarSpeed Pro Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Powerlift Pro free?
Powerlift Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarSpeed free?
BarSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Powerlift Pro or BarSpeed have ads?
Powerlift Pro shows ads; BarSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, Powerlift Pro or BarSpeed?
Powerlift Pro ships an update every 10 days, and BarSpeed every 3 days. Most recently, Powerlift Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and BarSpeed on October 13, 2026.

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