Comparison

LiftSphere vs IronLog

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

Head to head
About

LiftSphere

This app offers a clean and simple way to log workouts, track progress, and train safely. It features a library of back-friendly exercises and smart templates to help users build consistency and understand their training. Your data remains private on your device with no ads or third-party tracking.

Highlights
  • Log sets, reps, and weights
  • Workout streaks and summaries
  • Back-friendly exercise library
  • Smart workout templates
  • Volume tracking and history
  • Muscle balance insights
  • Private data storage
Features
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LiftSphere is a simple, modern workout tracker designed to help you stay consistent and train safely. No clutter. No distractions. Just a clean way to log your workouts and see real progress. Whether you’re just getting started or returning after time off, LiftSphere helps you train smarter with back-friendly exercises, clear progress tracking, and powerful analytics — all while keeping your data private on your device. KEY FEATURES Log workouts fast • Track sets, reps, and weights in seconds • Instantly see if you’re improving Build consistency • Workout streaks and weekly summaries • Stay motivated with simple progress views Train safely • Back-friendly exercise library • Smart templates (Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, custom routines) Understand your training • Volume tracking and exercise history • Muscle balance and weekly insights • Radar charts and progress summaries Private by design • No ads • No third-party tracking • Sign in with Apple • Your data stays on your device Perfect for: • Beginners who want something simple • Lifters returning after injury • Anyone who values privacy and clarity Download LiftSphere and build strength with confidence.

About

IronLog

Track your strength training progress with detailed logs of sets, personal records, and custom routines. Features include a rest timer, plate calculator, and RPE tracking. Offers advanced analytics and coaching features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Log workouts, sets, and personal records
  • Up to four custom routines (unlimited with Pro)
  • Rest timer and plate calculator
  • Supersets, circuits, and drop sets
  • RPE and notes on sets
  • Advanced analytics and Pro Coach features
Features
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Know what you lifted. See what comes next. IronLog is a focused strength-training log for sets, personal records and routines. It is free to download, with no account and no ads. FREE PLAN • Log workouts, sets and personal records, and review your history • Up to three custom routines. Delete one to open a slot; routines you have already saved stay usable • A bundled exercise library, plus your own custom movements • Rest timer, plate calculator and estimated one-rep max • Supersets, circuits, giant sets and drop sets • RPE and notes on your sets • Starter programs and ready-made workouts, with optional PR-based starting weights • Next-target and plateau suggestions • Training calendar, basic trends and a 7-day muscle-split chart • CSV import, and CSV export of your exercise records, in Settings • Delete individual workouts and records from History The free plan has no time limit and needs no account. IRONLOG PRO: MONTHLY, YEARLY OR LIFETIME Core workout logging, history, up to three custom routines, calculator, and timer stay free. IronLog Pro unlocks only unlimited custom routines, custom rest per exercise or set, advanced analytics, Pro Coach, and reusable advanced templates. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or pay once for lifetime. Every plan unlocks the same Pro features. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Everything IronLog Pro adds: • Unlimited custom routines: save a fourth routine and beyond • Custom rest time for each exercise or set • Advanced analytics: cross-month PR trends, a 12-week combined-volume heatmap, and muscle-group balance • Pro Coach: periodization and fatigue insights • Reusable advanced templates (Pro Quick Starts): start a curated preset as one combined session, or save it as your own reusable routine. The day-by-day starter programs stay free SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS IronLog Pro Monthly renews every month and IronLog Pro Yearly renews every year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Any unused part of the yearly plan's free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. The App Store shows the price in your currency before you buy, and Restore Purchases is in the app. IronLog is a training log, not medical advice. Estimated one-rep max values are estimates; choose weights that suit your experience. Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ IronLog terms: https://ironlog.co/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ironlog.co/privacy/

Screenshots

LiftSphere4 screens
IronLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiftSphere at none against IronLog's 3. LiftSphere also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). IronLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IronLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiftSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LiftSphere against 5.0 for IronLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiftSphere ships an update weekly, IronLog every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiftSphere versus IronLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftSphereIronLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVINAY VISWAMBHARANGustavo Payano Vasquez

Customer experience

LiftSphere

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IronLog

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiftSphere

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IronLog

Subscriptions2
  • IronLog Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • IronLog Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99

Questions

Is LiftSphere free?
LiftSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IronLog free?
IronLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiftSphere or IronLog?
LiftSphere and IronLog are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do LiftSphere or IronLog have ads?
Neither LiftSphere nor IronLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiftSphere or IronLog?
LiftSphere ships an update weekly, and IronLog every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiftSphere was updated on November 5, 2026 and IronLog on November 5, 2026.

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