Comparison

Powerlift Pro vs Bench Press Builder

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

Bench Press Builder

This app offers structured training programs and detailed exercise guidance specifically for improving bench press strength. It provides automatic weight progression, per-set logging, and a library of over 30 movements with technique cues. Designed for serious lifters focused on increasing their bench press.

Highlights
  • Structured strength programs
  • Automatic weight progression
  • Per-set logging and tracking
  • Exercise library with technique cues
  • Multiple proven training programs
  • Bench 1RM tracking
Features
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Built for the bench. Nothing else. Bench Press Builder is a focused training app designed for lifters who want one thing — a stronger bench press. This is not a generic gym tracker. Every feature is built specifically for pressing more weight: • Structured strength programs • Automatic weight progression • Per-set logging and tracking • Exercise library with real technique cues --- 7 Proven Training Programs From beginner to advanced, every stage is covered: • GZCLP Bench Focus — linear progression • 5/3/1 Bench Press — structured strength cycles • Texas Method — volume / recovery / intensity • Smolov Jr — aggressive peaking block • Hypertrophy Block — chest & triceps development • Samir Levin Method — 7-week peak system Each program is fully structured — no guesswork. --- Exercise Library (30+ movements) Every exercise includes: • Technique breakdown • Target muscle groups • Clear execution cues No more guessing if you're doing it right. --- Track What Actually Matters • Bench 1RM tracking • Training Max system • Per-set logging • Strength progression over time See real progress — not random workouts. --- Built for Serious Lifters This app is for people who: • Want to increase their bench press • Care about structure and progression • Are tired of generic fitness apps --- Available in English and Russian. Supports both kg and lbs. --- Train with a system. Press more weight.

Screenshots

Powerlift Pro4 screens
Bench Press Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bench Press Builder at none against Powerlift Pro's 12. Bench Press Builder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Powerlift Pro's advantage is ratings volume (315 vs 2). On price and device support 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. Bench Press Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bench Press Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powerlift Pro has 315 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Powerlift Pro versus Bench Press Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerlift ProBench Press Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (315 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings315 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhys Tech LLCSamir Geydarov

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

Bench Press Builder

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
None

Bench Press Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powerlift Pro free?
Powerlift Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bench Press Builder free?
Bench Press Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Powerlift Pro or Bench Press Builder?
Bench Press Builder is rated higher. Powerlift Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 315 ratings, while Bench Press Builder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Powerlift Pro or Bench Press Builder have ads?
Powerlift Pro shows ads; Bench Press Builder does not.

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