# CataLift vs base.

CataLift and base. are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. CataLift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and base. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CataLift ships an update every 2 weeks, base. every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CataLift | base. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalift/id6754619650/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Elias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849295504) | [Judson Dunne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782342051) |

## What reviewers say

### CataLift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalift/id6754619650)

Easily log complex gym workouts, track progress with detailed charts, and follow structured training programs. Features a large exercise library with form tips and video analysis for technique improvement. Stay motivated with streaks and achievements.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free workout logging, Structured program builder, Personal record tracking, 1350+ exercise library with form tips, Video recording for form review, Motivation through streaks and badges

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Creator Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### base.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base/id6805114139)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CataLift free?

CataLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is base. free?

base. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CataLift or base. have ads?

Neither CataLift nor base. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CataLift or base.?

CataLift ships an update every 2 weeks, and base. every 10 days. Most recently, CataLift was updated on October 28, 2026 and base. on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*