Liftbook vs PushMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Liftbook
A straightforward workout journal for tracking strength training progress. Log sets, monitor weight and reps, and visualize your gains over time with intuitive charts. Designed to feel like a physical notebook, it prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally.
- Log custom workouts with sets, weight, and reps
- Intelligent suggestions for movements and weights
- Progress charts showing strength over time
- Local data storage for privacy
- Notebook-like design
- Unlimited movements and sets
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Liftbook is a clean, focused workout journal for people who lift. No subscriptions, no accounts, no clutter — just a simple notebook to log your sets and track your progress. Log workouts your way Create workouts with custom titles, add movements and sets, and track weight and reps. Intelligent suggestions learn from your history to recommend movements and weights, so logging gets faster the more you use it. See your progress Built-in charts show your strength progression over time. View min, average, and max weight for any movement across customizable time ranges — one month to all time. Designed like a notebook Liftbook uses a handwritten font and ruled-paper background to feel like a real gym journal, not another overstuffed fitness app. Private by default All your data is stored locally on your device. No account creation, no cloud sync, no tracking. Your workout history belongs to you. Smart suggestions - Movement name recommendations based on your recent history - Weight suggestions based on what you've lifted before - Workout title suggestions based on your split trends - Multi-word search to quickly find any exercise Built for lifters - Unlimited movements and sets per workout - Swipe to delete workouts - Date picker for backdating sessions - Smooth, keyboard-aware input designed for fast entry between sets
PushMax
This app uses AI and your phone's camera to count your push-ups automatically. It helps you build strength at home with personalized plans, progress tracking, and group challenges. Stay motivated with daily streaks and smart reminders.
- AI-powered rep counting via camera
- Track daily reps, weekly progress, and best sets
- Follow streak or rep-target challenges
- Create or join group challenges with friends
- Weekly leaderboard for progress comparison
- Home Screen widgets for motivation
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You want to get stronger. You don’t want another workout you’ll abandon on Monday. PushMax gives you one clear next step: start your set, let the camera count, and see the work you actually did. YOU PUSH. YOUR CAMERA COUNTS. Focus on movement instead of the number in your head. Try a short camera session during onboarding. Workout camera frames aren’t saved. A PLAN YOU CAN FOLLOW Choose your starting level and train toward your own rep goal, or start with a simple consistency plan. Clear sets and rest make the next workout easier to start. Progress at your pace. MAKE EVERY SET A WIN In supported workouts with rep targets, each confirmed rep breaks a robot boss’s armor. Iron, Volt and Titan turn your planned sets into a battle. Take your rest, keep your progress, and earn the day’s victory when you complete the target. SEE WHAT SHOWING UP BUILDS Track today’s reps, best sets, weekly volume and streaks. Collect earned boss victories and share workout results you’re proud of. BETTER WITH FRIENDS Create or join a group, take on challenges, and follow your crew on the weekly leaderboard. No gym or special equipment needed. Just your phone and a little space to move. Premium unlocks ongoing camera workouts and training features. Plans and eligible introductory offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account. Results depend on your starting point and consistency. Your first win can be small. Make it yours. Privacy: https://mathhero.space/legal/pushmax/privacy Terms: https://mathhero.space/legal/pushmax/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liftbook at none against PushMax's 4. Liftbook also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PushMax's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. PushMax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Liftbook asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Liftbook against 5.0 for PushMax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Liftbook ships an update every 3 weeks, PushMax weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Liftbook | PushMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NOAH GARRETT DORFMAN | Manh Nguyen |
Customer experience
Liftbook
PushMax
In-app purchases
Liftbook
No in-app purchases
PushMax
- PushMax Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
- PushMax Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- PushMax Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- PushMax Premium Lifetime$34.99









