Comparison

BarSpeed vs Lift App

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

Head to head
About

BarSpeed

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BarSpeed turns a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro 12+ into a full velocity-based training lab. Track every rep with depth-aware AR, get live velocity cues, and wrap each session with phase-aware insights, highlight-ready recaps, and analytics trusted by coaches. • Guided setup gets you lifting fast—pick an exercise, load, and targets, then let BarSpeed calibrate LiDAR + ARKit to your rack. • Live overlays surface concentric speed, ROM, time under tension, and adaptive framing cues so you never lose the bar. • New phase selector tailors the Lifting Profile analysis to Strength, Power, Maintain, or Recovery goals, while Trend Analysis cards explain what changed (mass, 1RM, power) and what to do next. • Highlight metrics now expand to show week/month/year deltas, updated coaching copy, and “Action” guidance grounded in your current phase. • Set Breakdown charts add a filter to isolate concentric, eccentric, or ROM trends per set, plus refined visuals for easier comparisons. • Leaderboards, notes, and intensity tags keep context across blocks, and you can still export highlight clips or snapshot cards to share progress with athletes and coaches. • Secure data sync, RevenueCat-powered subscriptions, and Firebase Auth (Apple, Google, email) ensure your history follows you everywhere. Whether you’re chasing a PR, monitoring velocity loss, or coaching remotely, BarSpeed delivers lab-grade precision with the convenience of your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.bar-speed.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bar-speed.com/privacy

About

Lift App

This advanced gym tracker uses AI from your iPhone camera and Apple Watch to measure barbell velocity, power, and bar path. It offers detailed performance analytics, workout logging, and personalized training programs. Ideal for strength athletes and trainers seeking to optimize their performance.

Highlights
  • AI barbell and plate detection
  • Barbell velocity, power, and force measurement
  • Body pose estimation for form analysis
  • Apple Watch integration for set/rep logging
  • Velocity-based training (VBT) analysis
  • Customizable workout templates and programs
  • Vertical jump height tracking
Features
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Lift App is a weightlifting and powerlifting tracker for strength and explosive power. Analyze barbell speed, lifting technique and jump height from your videos, then plan workouts and track your training over time. Whether you train for powerlifting or want to understand your lifting sessions, connect the numbers to the lift that produced them. RECORD AND REVIEW YOUR LIFTS Record a set or analyze a saved lifting video. Review bar path, rep timing, velocity and power estimates alongside the video. Compare reps and recorded lifts side by side to see how a set changes. REPLAY FORM FOR YOUR BODY Compare your lifting video with a personalized optimal-form model based on body proportions. Review the movement in 3D and use overlays to explore your technique. Optimal-form replay is in beta. LOG YOUR STRENGTH TRAINING Track exercises, sets, reps, weight and effort. Keep squat, bench press, deadlift and accessory work in the same workout history. Follow your strength, volume and performance across sessions. PLAN YOUR NEXT SESSION Find a training program for your goals and schedule, or build your own. Use templates and prescriptions based on training max, RPE or RIR. Draft a program from text or a photo, review it, and share programs by link or image. EXPLORE VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING Review barbell speed, rep-by-rep changes and VBT insights alongside the weight you lifted. Use your recorded sessions to understand your own performance over time. MEASURE JUMPS FROM VIDEO Record jump tests and review estimated jump height, flight phases and performance trends. Connect recorded jumps to workout sets and program days. SHARE YOUR TRAINING Share lift videos and workout summaries with your training community. Keep the movement and the numbers together. TRAIN WITH APPLE WATCH Log sets from your wrist and start a lift recording for the intended workout set. SUBSCRIPTIONS Lift App requires a subscription for continued access. Available plans, included features, upload allowances, prices and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Features depend on your plan. Terms of Use: https://lift-app.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://lift-app.ai/privacy

Screenshots

BarSpeed4 screens
Lift App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BarSpeed at 5.0 against Lift App's 1.5. BarSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. BarSpeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Lift App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BarSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarSpeed ships an update every 3 days, Lift App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BarSpeed versus Lift App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarSpeedLift App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB201 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlec Storrie-LombardiLift App

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BarSpeed

Subscriptions2
  • BarSpeed Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • BarSpeed Pro Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
4 purchases

Lift App

Subscriptions4
  • Standard Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Standard Plan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is BarSpeed free?
BarSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lift App free?
Lift App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarSpeed or Lift App?
BarSpeed is rated higher. BarSpeed averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lift App averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do BarSpeed or Lift App have ads?
Neither BarSpeed nor Lift App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarSpeed or Lift App?
BarSpeed ships an update every 3 days, and Lift App fortnightly. Most recently, BarSpeed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lift App on October 24, 2026.

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