Comparison

Chisel vs Liftaroo

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

Head to head
About

Chisel

This app helps you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals with smart tracking for workouts and meals. It offers features like barcode scanning for food logging, progress visualization, and unique support for GLP-1 medication users.

Highlights
  • Smart workout logging (strength, cardio, HIIT, yoga)
  • Effortless nutrition logging with barcode scanning
  • Weight and progress photo tracking
  • GLP-1 medication tracking
  • Gamified motivation system (points, levels, streaks)
  • Cloud backup and Apple Watch support
Features
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The best workout plan means nothing if you don't show up. a comprehensive workout and nutrition tracker designed to help you reach your goals, your way. SMART WORKOUT TRACKING Log any workout type — strength training, cardio, HIIT, yoga, and more. Track sets, reps, weight, and duration with an intuitive interface. Save favorite workouts for quick access and monitor your progress over time. EFFORTLESS NUTRITION LOGGING Scan barcodes(without a subscription) to instantly log foods from our extensive database. Track calories and macros with visual progress rings. Set personalized goals and watch your nutrition align with your fitness targets. WEIGHT & PROGRESS TRACKING Monitor your weight with trend charts and visualizations. Capture progress photos to see your transformation. Stay motivated with clear data showing how far you've come. GLP-1 MEDICATION SUPPORT (FREE) The only fitness app with built-in GLP-1 tracking. Log injections, track side effects, and correlate your medication with weight trends — all at no cost. ELITE FEATURES Unlock the full experience with Elite: - Ddaptive nutrition that adjusts to your progress - Weekly meal planner with templates - Structured workout programs - Advanced analytics and insights - Health tracking (sleep, hydration, caffeine) - Apple Health integration - Progress photo timeline STAY MOTIVATED Earn points for every workout. Level up as you progress. Build streaks and unlock achievements. Chisel turns consistency into a rewarding experience. YOUR DATA, SYNCED Cloud backup keeps your data safe. Apple Watch support lets you track on the go. Available in English, Spanish, and French. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Liftaroo

This workout app offers a streamlined approach to fitness, providing an AI coach or pro mode for personalized training. It tracks progress, includes exercise demos, and allows for coach integration.

Highlights
  • AI Coach for personalized programs
  • Pro Mode for advanced control
  • Coach integration and client management
  • Adaptive workout adjustments
  • Built-in rest timers
  • 800+ exercises with video demos
  • Workout history tracking
Features
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Liftaroo is the workout app built for people who just want to show up, do the work, and get out. And it's completely free. No complicated programming. No influencer fluff. No guesswork. Just a smart coach in your pocket that builds your program, tracks your progress, and adapts as you get stronger. CHOOSE YOUR MODE AI Coach — For people who want structure without the complexity. Liftaroo builds your program, tells you what to do, and adjusts over time. Perfect if you're getting started or just want something that works without thinking about it. Pro Mode — For serious lifters who want full control. Advanced programs, deeper tracking, and the tools to push your limits. Train with a Coach — Working with a real coach? Enter their code and your program shows up ready to go. Check in weekly, see your targets, and message your coach right inside the app. FOR COACHES Run your online coaching business on Liftaroo, free. Build and assign programs for your clients, set their daily targets, read their check-ins, and track their progress all in one place. Apply right from the app to get started. WHAT MAKES LIFTAROO DIFFERENT Your program evolves. Liftaroo adapts your workouts based on how you're actually doing, not a generic schedule. Built-in rest timers. Never lose track of your rest between sets. 800+ exercises. With video demos so you always know what you're doing. Workout history that stays with you. Everything saved, never lost. Clean and fast. Get in, log your workout, get out. Built by someone who wanted a better app for his mom. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chisel4 screens
Liftaroo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chisel at 5.0 against Liftaroo's 4.2. Chisel also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Liftaroo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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. Chisel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Liftaroo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chisel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chisel ships an update daily, Liftaroo weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Chisel versus Liftaroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiselLiftaroo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB108 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperChisel Theory LLCJAMAL AHMED KHAN

Customer experience

Chisel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Liftaroo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chisel

Subscriptions2
  • Chisel Elite Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Elite Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Liftaroo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chisel free?
Chisel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liftaroo free?
Liftaroo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chisel or Liftaroo?
Chisel is rated higher. Chisel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Liftaroo averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Chisel or Liftaroo have ads?
Neither Chisel nor Liftaroo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chisel or Liftaroo?
Chisel ships an update daily, and Liftaroo weekly. Most recently, Chisel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Liftaroo on October 24, 2026.

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