Comparison

On Lifting vs FreePace

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

Head to head
About

On Lifting

This private workout log allows users to track strength training progress with a focus on speed and privacy. It offers detailed exercise tracking, routine management, and insightful progress charts, all while keeping data offline and on your device.

Highlights
  • Private, offline workout logging
  • Fast logging with smart defaults
  • Extensive exercise library with videos
  • Customizable routines and set types
  • Detailed progression charts and insights
  • Apple Watch and widget integration
  • CSV export and Apple Health integration
Features
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On Lifting is a fast, private workout log: no account, no ads, no tracking. Most sets take one tap to log, and you can follow your progress in depth. Key Features • Private by default. Your data stays on your device and in your own backups. Logging works fully offline. • Designed for speed: smart defaults and a dedicated keyboard keep logging quick. • Family Sharing included at no extra cost. Free to download, no account needed. Your first 10 workouts are free, and imported workouts don't count. Still not sure On Lifting is right for you? Keep going with a free trial: 3 months on the yearly plan or 1 month on the monthly. Cancel anytime. One subscription covers your family through Family Sharing, and your history, charts and exports are always available whether you subscribe or not. Here's what you get: Workouts & Routines • Find a program for your level and schedule in the program library. Each one explains what it's for, how it works and how to progress. • More than 270 exercises with short, to-the-point how-to videos. • Create your own exercises to complement the built-in library. • Set up routines and programs, and reorganize them as your training evolves. • Group exercises into supersets in your routines and workouts. • Configure different set types: warm-up, drop sets, to-failure, work sets. • Define targets for reps, weight, duration, or intensity per set (great for progressive overload). • Supports Reps in Reserve (RIR) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for tracking intensity. • Flexible rest timers that automatically track rest between sets. Customize by exercise, routine, or both. • Add notes to exercises, routines, and workouts. Track form cues, machine settings, or how a session felt. • Supports imperial (lb) and metric (kg) units. Progression & Insights • Visualize gains with charts that show trends in volume, strength, one rep max, and more. • Pin your core lifts and track their progress over time with detailed charts and personal records. • See which muscles your training covers with a body map and a 12-week heat map. • Set a weekly workout goal and build a streak. • Track progression at the program level: workouts, volume, personal records, and consistency. • Log body measurements like weight and body fat percentage with trend charts. • Browse your workout history with a full calendar. Zoom from month to year to multi-year for a bird's-eye view of your training. Apple Ecosystem • Apple Watch app mirrors your workout, showing the upcoming exercise, current set target, previous set data, rest time, and more. • Follow your workout on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your streak, workout calendar, heat map and pinned lifts. • Integrates with Apple Health on your iPhone and Apple Watch, including body measurements. Your data, your rules • Privacy first. I don't collect or store any of your data. • Export your workouts to CSV anytime. • Import your history from other popular apps. Imported workouts don't count toward your free limit. • Daily backups to your iCloud Drive or iPhone, easy to restore. This is just the beginning I am a solo self-funded developer with low overhead — no big company or investors here. I am making something I love and use every day, built to respect your privacy. I hope to provide a lot of value, far greater than what I charge, supported by a like-minded audience. As the primary user, I have a long roadmap ahead, and I am committed to keeping the app affordable, clean, fast, and privacy-focused as it grows. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FreePace

Track your runs with real-time GPS mapping, distance, pace, and elevation updates. Features include audio cues, cool-down mode, detailed split analysis, and cadence tracking. Save routes, export data, and run offline.

Highlights
  • Live run tracking with real-time map updates
  • Customizable audio cues for splits
  • Cool-down mode to separate running and walking stats
  • Detailed split analysis with cadence tracking
  • Route saving and checkpoint detection
  • GPX export for data sharing
  • Offline map support
Features
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GPS Running & Route Recorder Live Run Tracking A 10-second countdown gets you ready, then your route is drawn in real time on the map. Get live updates on distance, pace, elapsed time, and elevation gain as you go. Pause and resume freely — Run Tracker keeps accurate records even through breaks. Pre-Run Countdown A 10-second countdown gives you time to pocket your phone and get set before your run begins. Tap anywhere to skip the countdown or cancel to go back. Audio Cues Receive spoken updates at each mile or kilometer split so you can stay informed without looking at your phone. Customize which stats are announced. Audio cues automatically adapt when you enter cool-down mode. Cool-Down Mode Tap the Cool Down button mid-run to separate your warm-down walk from your running stats. View running-only or total stats on the fly with a simple toggle. Your run summary automatically shows both running and total sections when cool-down is used. Detailed Split Analysis Review every mile or kilometer split in a clean card-style layout with color-coded accent bars highlighting your fastest and slowest segments. Each card shows pace, elevation gain/loss, cadence, and distance — with cool-down splits visually distinguished. Cadence Tracking Monitor your steps per minute in real time using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors. No watch or accessory required. Route Checkpoints Drop custom checkpoint pins along your named routes during a run. On future runs of the same route, checkpoints are automatically detected as you pass them — with green/red delta badges showing whether you're ahead or behind your benchmark time. Review all checkpoint splits in your run summary. Run History & Routes Browse your complete run history with search and filtering. Save frequently-run routes with custom names for easy comparison. View checkpoint pins on route detail maps and manage them with long-press to delete. GPX Export Export any run as a standard GPX file to share with other apps or analyze in third-party tools. Offline Ready Download map areas in advance for runs in areas with poor signal. Your run data is always recorded locally — no account or internet required. Dark Mode Full dark mode support with a muted map style that's easy on the eyes during early morning or evening runs. Run Tracker stores all data on your device. No account required. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

On Lifting4 screens
FreePace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreePace at none against On Lifting's 2. FreePace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On Lifting's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. On Lifting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FreePace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for On Lifting against 5.0 for FreePace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On Lifting ships an update every 3 weeks, FreePace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
On Lifting versus FreePace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOn LiftingFreePace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoy of Dev ABSawtooth Data LLC

Customer experience

On Lifting

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FreePace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

On Lifting

Subscriptions2
  • On Lifting - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • On Lifting - Yearly3 Months trial$14.991 Year
None

FreePace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On Lifting free?
On Lifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreePace free?
FreePace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, On Lifting or FreePace?
On Lifting and FreePace are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do On Lifting or FreePace have ads?
Neither On Lifting nor FreePace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On Lifting or FreePace?
On Lifting ships an update every 3 weeks, and FreePace weekly. Most recently, On Lifting was updated on October 30, 2026 and FreePace on October 24, 2026.

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