Comparison

Liftzr vs progressive overloading

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

Head to head
About

Liftzr

Features
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Liftzr is a workout tracker for people who lift. Log a set in one tap, on your iPhone or your Apple Watch, and let the rest timer run from your Lock Screen. Now it follows the rest of your day too: steps, indoor cardio and heart-rate zones sit next to your lifting, and Apple Health gets it all. Your own routines, your own pace. AI suggests a workout only when you ask for one. LOG A SET IN ONE TAP - Last workout's sets sit right above the ones you are filling in - Routines, supersets, a Quick Workout, notes and a plate calculator - Rest timer with a Live Activity: the countdown and a Log set button on your Lock Screen - Works offline at the gym APPLE WATCH - Start a routine from your wrist and log sets with the Digital Crown - Live heart rate while you train - Steps complication on your watch face STEPS AND DAILY MOVEMENT - Live step count, 7-day chart, daily goal, distance and floors INDOOR CARDIO, INSIDE YOUR WORKOUT - Treadmill, bike, rower, elliptical and stairs next to your lifts - Heart-rate zones for each segment, saved to Apple Health as segments RECOVERY AND PROGRESS - See what has recovered, muscle by muscle, on your own body - Progress for the week, 7 or 10 days, month or all time - Every personal record caught the moment you log it, with its history AI WORKOUTS, ONLY WHEN YOU ASK - Choose focus, time, equipment and a note, then get a workout you can start or change - Nothing is suggested on its own. APPLE HEALTH AND BACKUP - Syncs workouts, heart rate and steps with Apple Health - Optional Liftzr Cloud backup across your devices Kilograms or pounds. English and Spanish. Built for strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting and general fitness. AI features need an account.

About

progressive overloading

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Train smarter. Get stronger. Stay consistent. This app helps you track your workouts, understand your progress, and build real strength over time — without complicated setup. Whether your goal is to lift heavier, stay consistent, or simply understand how your training is evolving, everything you need is in one place. Key features • Exercise progression See how each exercise improves over time with clear, easy-to-read charts. • Personal records (PRs) Track and break your personal bests for every lift. • Streaks & consistency tracking Build workout streaks and stay motivated to train regularly. • Monthly and weekly trends Spot your progress patterns and understand how your training changes over time. • Side-by-side comparisons Compare the same exercises across different time ranges and instantly see the difference. • Muscle group insights Understand which muscle groups you are training and keep your workouts balanced. Built for lifters who care about real progress, not just logging workouts. Simple. Fast. Focused on results.

Screenshots

Liftzr4 screens
progressive overloading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: progressive overloading at none against Liftzr's 2. progressive overloading also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Liftzr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Liftzr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. progressive overloading asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftzr ships an update weekly, progressive overloading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Liftzr versus progressive overloading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftzrprogressive overloading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHEL FERNANDO RODRIGUES FLORESHabibullah Yousofi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Liftzr

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
None

progressive overloading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Liftzr free?
Liftzr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is progressive overloading free?
progressive overloading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Liftzr or progressive overloading have ads?
Neither Liftzr nor progressive overloading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liftzr or progressive overloading?
Liftzr ships an update weekly, and progressive overloading every 3 weeks. Most recently, Liftzr was updated on October 30, 2026 and progressive overloading on October 31, 2026.

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