Comparison

LiftNote vs Bram

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

Head to head
About

LiftNote

Features
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LiftNote - Smart Workout Tracker Transform your fitness journey with LiftNote, the intelligent workout tracker that combines traditional logging with AI-powered workout generation. Track with Intelligence - Natural language workout parsing - simply type "Bench Press 135x8, 145x6" and LiftNote automatically organizes your data - Calendar-based workout logging for easy day-to-day tracking - Comprehensive exercise database with fuzzy matching for accurate recognition Visualize Your Progress - Interactive charts showing your strength progression over time - Detailed analytics including max weights, progress rates, and session statistics - Track multiple exercises with beautiful, easy-to-read visualizations AI-Powered Workout Creation (Beta) - Generate personalized workouts using on-device AI - Create routines based on your goals, target muscle groups, and experience level - Completely private - your data never leaves your device Key Features: - Intuitive notepad-style workout entry - Automatic parsing of sets, reps, and weights - Progress tracking with comprehensive charts - On-device AI workout generation - Clean, focused interface designed for serious lifters - Complete offline functionality Perfect for powerlifters, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts who want intelligent tracking without the complexity. Your lifting data stays private while you get the insights you need to reach your goals.

About

Bram

This app transforms your natural gym notes into structured workout data, tracking sets, reps, weight, and progress over time. It offers a simpler way to log training sessions, analyze performance, and achieve strength goals without complex interfaces.

Highlights
  • Natural workout note logging
  • Automatic set, rep, and weight tracking
  • Personal record (PR) tracking
  • Weekly progress insights
  • Training history by day
  • Volume tracking by muscle group
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Bram is a simple workout and strength tracker built to help you get stronger without tracking harder. Write your workouts like you would in a notes app. Bram turns natural gym notes into structured sets, reps, weight, PRs, volume, training history, and weekly training insights — so you can see what is actually improving and know what to beat next. BUILT FOR LIFTERS WHO KNOW HOW THEY TRAIN Bram is built for lifters who already have a routine, program, or training style — and just want a better way to remember what they did, what improved, and what to beat next time. It works especially well if you currently track workouts in a notes app, notebook, spreadsheet, or gym app that feels heavier than it needs to be. WHY BRAM No spreadsheet. No dropdown maze. No social feed. No complicated routine setup before you can train. Just a calmer way to get stronger and track progress. WHAT BRAM TRACKS • Natural workout notes • Sets, reps, weight, and PRs • Weekly workout progress • Training history by day • Volume across muscle groups • Streaks and weekly targets • Apple Health context • Strength progress over time • Training insights without managing a giant fitness app NOTES-STYLE LOGGING. REAL WORKOUT TRACKING. Notes are fast, but they do not track PRs, volume, progress, or training history. Traditional workout apps can track more, but often make logging feel slower than training. Bram gives you the speed of notes with the structure of a real workout tracker. BUILT FOR MORE THAN BARBELLS Use Bram for lifting, accessories, bodyweight work, calisthenics, conditioning, or any workout you want to remember. WRITE YOUR WORKOUT. BRAM TRACKS THE REST. Start with your next workout and keep your training history in one place. SUBSCRIPTION Bram requires an auto-renewable subscription after a 3-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.trybram.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.trybram.app/privacy

Screenshots

LiftNote4 screens
Bram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiftNote at none against Bram's 2. LiftNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Bram's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Bram sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. LiftNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiftNote ships an update monthly, Bram every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiftNote versus Bram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftNoteBram
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeo UdovcicKEEGAN JACOB RYAN

In-app purchases

None

LiftNote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bram

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Bram Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is LiftNote free?
LiftNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bram free?
Bram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiftNote or Bram have ads?
Both LiftNote and Bram show ads.
Which is updated more often, LiftNote or Bram?
LiftNote ships an update monthly, and Bram every 3 days. Most recently, LiftNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bram on October 28, 2026.

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