Comparison

Lifting Tracker vs XCal Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Lifting Tracker

Features
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GainEngine tells you what to lift and how much, then raises the weight when you are ready. It plans your strength training so you can open the app and get to work. Most gym apps only log what you did. GainEngine plans what you do next. After every session it adjusts your weights based on your progress, using progressive overload, so you keep training at the right intensity to build strength and muscle. There are no spreadsheets to maintain and no complicated programs to decode. You don't have to wonder whether today is the day to add weight. The app works that out for you. What GainEngine does: It tells you what to train in each session. It tells you what weight to use for each lift. It tells you when it is time to increase the load. It automates progressive overload from session to session. It tracks your long-term progress and your personal records. It keeps your training clear and consistent. Who it is for: GainEngine suits anyone doing gym workouts, weightlifting or strength training who wants steady progress without planning every set by hand. It works whether your goal is getting stronger, building muscle or simply training consistently. GainEngine Plus: A GainEngine Plus subscription unlocks full progress charts, personal records, body measurements, the AI Coach and unlimited workout days. Terms of Use: https://gainengine.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://gainengine.github.io/privacy

About

XCal Tracker

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Calorie tracking, finally simple. Most calorie apps feel like work. Endless menus, barcode scans, serving sizes. XCal works the way you think! Just type what you ate. "Two slices of salami pizza" "A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries" "Big mac and fries" That's it. Our AI instantly calculates the calories and macros, right next to your entry. No searching a database. No guessing portion codes. Just write, and you're done. A food diary that actually feels like a diary. Your meals appear as a clean, minimal list; like a notepad, not a spreadsheet. Tap any entry to reveal protein, sugar, fiber, and more. Clean. Fast. Out of your way. Snap it, don't type it. In a rush? Upload a photo of your meal and the AI figures out the rest. Understand your habits, not just your calories. See how your intake shifts across the week. Discover which days you tend to overeat, what foods you reach for most, and whether you're hitting your goal. Set your goal, track your progress. Define your daily calorie target and watch your totals build naturally throughout the day -- no complicated setup required. XCal is for people who want to be aware of what they eat without turning it into a second job.

Screenshots

Lifting Tracker4 screens
XCal Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XCal Tracker at none against Lifting Tracker's 2. Lifting Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Lifting Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. XCal Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Lifting Tracker versus XCal Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifting TrackerXCal Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToni HenrikssonEric Losskamp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lifting Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • GainEngine Plus$2.991 Month
  • GainEngine Plus$17.991 Year
None

XCal Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lifting Tracker free?
Lifting Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XCal Tracker free?
XCal Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lifting Tracker or XCal Tracker have ads?
XCal Tracker shows ads; Lifting Tracker does not.

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