Liftoff vs ColdLoad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Liftoff
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Escape the intermediate hell, add a program and finally make proper gains again! Stop juggling spreadsheets or multiple apps- everything you need in one place. Features: โข Program Import - Upload photos of training programs to create trackable workouts โข Program Builder - Design custom periodized plans with ease โข Comprehensive Logging - Track weight, reps, RPE, percentages, rest timers, warm-up sets and measurement types for all exercises โข Data Management - Import existing training data and export for analysis as needed โข Performance Analytics - Compare actual performance against planned targets and analyze intensity, volume, and fatigue effects on progression Built by lifters, for lifters. Requirements: iOS 14.0 or later Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ColdLoad
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Between sets, ColdLoad turns your target weight into plates for each side, using the equipment you own. If the target cannot be loaded, compare the nearest lower and higher weights before choosing. - Separate kg and lb profiles. - 20 kg, 15 kg or custom bars, with collars and a total load limit. - Count the weight already on your bar in reverse mode. - Save available plate pairs or calculate with unlimited stock. - Five plate appearances and an optional personal marking. Calculations run on your device. No account, ads, tracking, subscription or backend. What is free, and what is not Everything ColdLoad already did stays free, forever. ColdLoad Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase: unlimited saved gyms, each with its own plates, collars, bar and limit, named specialty bars per gym, and percentages of your own reference load turned into weights your equipment can really build.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ColdLoad at 17.0 against Liftoff's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Liftoff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ColdLoad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Liftoff ships an update every 9 days, ColdLoad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Liftoff | ColdLoad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Plastrotmann | Benjamin Dupin |
In-app purchases
Liftoff
- Monthly Donation$0.991 Month
- Annual Donation$8.991 Year
ColdLoad
- Coffee$0.99
- Thanks$2.99
- ColdLoad Pro$3.99
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- Support development$4.99









