RepForge vs Lift Manual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RepForge
This app uses your iPhone camera to measure bar speed and path for powerlifting training. It analyzes your performance to adjust training targets and provides detailed insights into your progress and technique.
- Measure bar speed and path with iPhone camera
- Velocity-based training recommendations
- Log sets with weight, reps, and RPE
- Video analysis with data overlays
- Build multi-week training programs
- Progress charting and analytics
- AI coach for training adjustments
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RepForge is built for powerlifters who program by percentage of 1-rep-max (%1RM) and RPE, with the plan driven by data rather than guesswork. Measure bar speed straight from your iPhone camera, no extra hardware, then let those numbers shape your %1RM and RPE targets. Most apps treat RPE and velocity as something you note after a set. RepForge makes them the input that drives the plan, the workflow serious lifters and coaches otherwise piece together by hand in spreadsheets. VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING Measure bar speed and bar path from your iPhone camera using our own custom-trained detection model, with no extra hardware Build a separate load-velocity profile for each exercise, variation, and equipment setup, since these relationships differ from lift to lift Turn measured bar speed into weight and %1RM/RPE recommendations for your next set See whether you are moving the same load faster as a block progresses WORKOUT TRACKING Log every set with weight, reps, and RPE, with bar velocity attached from a recorded video Film any set and review it straight from your log Built-in rest timer that shows on your lock screen with iOS Live Activities VIDEO ANALYSIS Overlay the set's data (reps, weight) and measured metrics (range of motion, RPE, bar speed) onto the clip Trim to the exact rep and pinch to zoom in on key positions Play two lifts side by side and synchronized, to compare technique between attempts or across weeks Export the annotated or side-by-side video to share with a coach TRAINING PROGRAMS Build multi-week, phase-based programs the way powerlifting blocks are actually structured Prescribe each set by %1RM or RPE, then log how it actually felt to see where the plan and reality diverge PROGRESS & ANALYTICS Chart estimated 1RM for every lift and watch strength trend across blocks View each lift's load-velocity profile and how it shifts as you train See training volume and program adherence at a glance Get a readiness read from your recent sessions to help decide when to push or back off CALCULATORS One-rep-max estimator from your submaximal work sets RPE calculator to find the target weight for any reps-at-RPE Competition scoring: Wilks, DOTS, IPF GL Points, Glossbrenner, McCulloch, and more AI COACH Smith, an AI coach that reviews your training and checks in on how sessions are going Suggests specific adjustments like exercise swaps, deloads, and phase extensions Can draft a full periodized program from a short back-and-forth Every suggestion is a change you accept, reject, or edit, and nothing is applied on its own Off by default, opt in whenever you want BODY WEIGHT & RECORDS Log body weight and watch it trend on interactive charts Personal records tracked automatically for every exercise Pull your best competition squat, bench, and deadlift into the scoring calculators SYNC & PRIVACY Automatic iCloud sync keeps your data backed up and current across devices Your data stays in your private iCloud, with no RepForge account required SUBSCRIPTION RepForge is free to download and includes the core workout tracker and calculators. RepForge Pro unlocks velocity tracking, progress analytics, program history, workout insights, and the AI Coach. Your first 30 days of RepForge Pro are free, with no payment required and no automatic charge. After 30 days, subscribe for $9.99/month (US; pricing varies by region) to keep premium features. The monthly subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ironlabs.fit/privacy.html Built by lifters, for lifters.
Lift Manual
Access a comprehensive library of over 1,600 exercises for strength, cardio, and mobility. Build custom workouts in seconds by selecting your goals, target muscles, and available equipment. Features clear anatomical illustrations and step-by-step instructions for intermediate and advanced athletes.
- 1,600+ exercises
- Custom workout builder
- Anatomical illustrations
- Step-by-step instructions
- Strength, cardio, and mobility training
- Filter by muscle group and equipment
- Save favorite exercises
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1,600+ exercises. Every muscle. One app. Lift Manual is the most complete exercise reference and workout builder for serious lifters. Get precise anatomical illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and a full training library covering strength, cardio, and mobility. BUILD A CUSTOM WORKOUT IN SECONDS Choose your goal, number of exercises, target muscles, and available equipment — Lift Manual instantly generates a tailored workout. BROWSE 1,600+ EXERCISES Search by name or filter by muscle group and equipment. Every exercise includes: • Clear anatomical illustrations (start & end positions) • Highlighted muscles worked • Step-by-step instructions STRENGTH, CARDIO & MOBILITY • 1,200+ strength exercises • 160+ cardio movements • 280+ stretches and mobility drills Train for muscle, conditioning, or recovery — all in one place. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Bookmark exercises for quick access during your workouts. BUILT FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS No fluff. No gimmicks. No gamified streaks. Just clean, accurate, reference-grade content for intermediate and advanced athletes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lift Manual at none against RepForge's 1. Lift Manual also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. RepForge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Lift Manual asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RepForge against 4.9 for Lift Manual. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lift Manual has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RepForge ships an update weekly, Lift Manual every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RepForge | Lift Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (9 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Janover | Upper Division Marketing LLC |
In-app purchases
RepForge
- RepForge Pro$9.991 Month
Lift Manual
No in-app purchases









