# Lifter vs HitProtein

The clearest difference is device support: Lifter at 4 against HitProtein's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lifter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and HitProtein sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lifter ships an update weekly, HitProtein every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifter | HitProtein |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 66 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894074989) | [michael Blewman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784849929) |

## What reviewers say

### Lifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifter-workout-tracker/id6757349534)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifter PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Lifter PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### HitProtein

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitprotein-protein-tracker/id6784849927)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HitProtein+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HitProtein Founding Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Founding Yearly member | $29.99 | per year |
| HitProtein+ Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifter free?

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

### Is HitProtein free?

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

### Do Lifter or HitProtein have ads?

Neither Lifter nor HitProtein shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lifter or HitProtein?

Lifter ships an update weekly, and HitProtein every 5 days. Most recently, Lifter was updated on October 24, 2026 and HitProtein on October 24, 2026.

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