Comparison

PALAP vs HappyLifts

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

Head to head
About

PALAP

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- **Workout Routines** - Create and manage your own routines with the exercises you want. - **Workout & Diet Calendar** - Compare past workout records and view statistics over selected periods. - See at a glance what you’ve focused more on: strength training, cardio, or stretching. - View daily records, date comparisons, and period statistics, then save them as either a detailed report for personal records or a card-style report designed for easy sharing on social media. - **Workout Reminders** - Link your routines to alarms so you never forget your workout. - **Workout Scores & Ranking** - Stay motivated with workout scores and ranking system. - Explore top-ranked users’ routines and add them to your own routine list. - **Community** - Share your records and achievements with other users. Ask questions, create polls, exchange opinions, and make working out more enjoyable together. Privacy Policy: https://dluminous.com/legal/en/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://dluminous.com/legal/en/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HappyLifts

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HappyLifts is a workout tracker built around flexible programming and straightforward workout logging. No accounts, no social features, and no unnecessary AI features. The app is actively developed, and we use it ourselves. Feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions are always welcome and help us make the app better. HappyLifts doesn't lock you into one way of training. Choose how each exercise is programmed: set weight and rep targets, or use RIR targets for autoregulation. A workout can include exercises using either approach. The interface is clean, sleek, and modern, with an intuitive layout designed to keep workout logging simple. During an active workout, swipe between exercises instead of scrolling through a crowded screen. Track your training history from the Profile page, including previous workouts and overall progress. You can also open individual exercises to review how your performance has changed over time. Optionally save completed workouts, workout duration and estimated active calories to Apple Health. HappyLifts includes the essential tools you need during a session, including configurable rest timers and a plate calculator. A built-in exercise library covers common gym movements, and you can create your own exercises whenever you need something that is not included. HappyLifts Plus is completely optional and unlocks RIR set planning, the plate calculator, and longer chart durations. If you do choose to upgrade, it helps support the app and lets us keep working on new features and improvements. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PALAP4 screens
HappyLifts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HappyLifts at none against PALAP's shown. PALAP's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PALAP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HappyLifts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PALAP ships an update every 6 days, HappyLifts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PALAP versus HappyLifts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPALAPHappyLifts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better26.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size149 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDOE HOON LEEJATI BARDSLEY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PALAP

Subscriptions2
  • PALAP PRO Monthly$5.991 Month
  • PALAP PRO Yearly$59.991 Year
3 purchases

HappyLifts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PALAP free?
PALAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HappyLifts free?
HappyLifts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PALAP or HappyLifts have ads?
PALAP shows ads; HappyLifts does not.
Which is updated more often, PALAP or HappyLifts?
PALAP ships an update every 6 days, and HappyLifts every 3 days. Most recently, PALAP was updated on October 28, 2026 and HappyLifts on October 26, 2026.

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