Comparison

Lift Planner vs CurlBro

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

Head to head
About

Lift Planner

Features
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Lift Planner is a strength-training app for people who want a training system, not only a notebook. It helps you run structured cycles, log every set, and get targets that adapt to how training actually feels. Progression that responds to you Training follows RIR-based periodization through the mesocycle. After sets, you can rate how they felt; the app uses that to tune upcoming weight recommendations. Pain or discomfort can pause progression so you are not pushed blindly. Deload is built into the cycle design. When weights do not line up with your equipment, the system can adjust reps so the stimulus stays coherent. Built for real gyms Model your equipment, build from templates, grow a deep exercise library (including custom movements), and review history with analytics. Multiple profiles on one device keep households or clients separate. Private and portable Data is stored on your device; you are not required to send workouts to our servers to use the app. Export and backup help you own your training history. Made for iPhone — and more Fluid native interface, Apple Watch support for training workflows, and translations to several languages available.

About

CurlBro

This strength-training app allows users to build, run, and log detailed workout sessions. It features an offline-first design with no account or subscription required, focusing on a clean tool for experienced lifters.

Highlights
  • Drag-to-reorder workout builder
  • Superset grouping
  • Built-in workout templates
  • Per-set logging
  • Rest timer with Live Activity
  • Full workout history
  • Share/import workouts as text
Features
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Build a workout that fits your day, track every set, and see the work add up. CurlBro keeps planning, tracking, rest, and review in one place. Start with a built-in workout, make your own, or get a little help choosing what comes next. TRACK EVERY SET Record reps, weight, time, and distance. Adjust your sets as you go, add notes, and keep a clear record of what you actually did. TAKE YOUR REST Rest is part of the plan. Your timer can start automatically between working sets and superset rounds. Adjust it as you go, or keep an eye on it from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities on supported iPhones. SEE THE WORK ADD UP Finish with a session summary, then explore your workout history, training volume, and exercise progress. Check what you lifted last time and how your training has changed over time. BUILD YOUR KIND OF WORKOUT Choose exercises, set reps and rest, arrange supersets, and save workouts to use again. Or let CurlBro put a session together around your time, equipment, and preferences, then make it your own. GET A LITTLE HELP WITH WHAT'S NEXT Find exercise suggestions based on the workout you're building. Explore additions, superset pairings, and alternatives when you want to change a movement. MAKE IT YOURS Create custom exercises, share your workouts, and import routines shared from CurlBro. You can also save completed strength workouts to Apple Health. You bring the effort. CurlBro keeps the details.

Screenshots

Lift Planner4 screens
CurlBro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CurlBro at none against Lift Planner's 3. CurlBro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Lift Planner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Lift Planner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CurlBro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lift Planner ships an update every 2 weeks, CurlBro every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lift Planner versus CurlBro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLift PlannerCurlBro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey VinnikSIMONE LONGO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lift Planner

One-time3
  • Lift Planner Pro$9.99
  • Upgrade to Trainer$11.99
  • Lift Planner for Trainers$19.99
None

CurlBro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lift Planner free?
Lift Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CurlBro free?
CurlBro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lift Planner or CurlBro have ads?
Neither Lift Planner nor CurlBro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lift Planner or CurlBro?
Lift Planner ships an update every 2 weeks, and CurlBro every 11 days. Most recently, Lift Planner was updated on October 28, 2026 and CurlBro on October 16, 2026.

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