Comparison

Muscle Memory vs LiFTY

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

Head to head
About

Muscle Memory

Features
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Muscle Memory helps you keep workout, nutrition, and body-weight records together so you can review your progress over time. LOG YOUR TRAINING Record weights, reps, and sets. Add notes to each set, review previous records, and create your own exercises. Check estimated 1RM and training-volume trends. SEE YOUR TRAINING BALANCE Use the calendar and body-part chart to review when you trained and which muscle groups you worked. TRACK MEALS AND MACROS Log meals, calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Set your own daily targets and review your nutrition records. REVIEW YOUR WEIGHT See your weight history, browse previous weeks, and compare weekly averages. Apple Health integration lets you view supported activity and body measurements after you grant permission. KEEP REST TIME SIMPLE Use the interval timer between sets without leaving the app. START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE Core workout and meal recording is available on the free plan with ads. An optional Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional analysis and reports. Compare the plans in the app before purchasing. The price and subscription terms are shown on the purchase screen. Muscle Memory is a recording tool, not medical advice. Estimated 1RM values and nutrition summaries are estimates, not guarantees of results. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LiFTY

Features
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LiFTY is a strength training log app built around one idea: gyms and machines aren't all the same. β–  Track by gym and machine If you train at more than one gym β€” or split your time between home and the gym β€” you can log each exercise separately by location and machine. No more wondering whether "60kg" means the same thing from one gym to the next. β–  Simple for beginners, as detailed as you want Start simple: just log weight and reps. As you get more comfortable, switch on left/right tracking, RPE (rate of perceived exertion), warm-up set flags, and free-text notes for a much more detailed log β€” without ever facing a cluttered, feature-heavy screen from day one. β–  No account required Skip the sign-up. Install and start logging right away β€” your data is saved on your device, so you can record a workout the moment you think of it. Change your mind later? Log in anytime to back your data up to the cloud. β–  Log from your Apple Watch Start, log, and finish a workout entirely from your Apple Watch β€” or join a workout you already started on your iPhone, partway through. Heart rate is tracked in real time, and everything syncs automatically with your iPhone. β–  Set goals and track them Set a goal around almost anything β€” set count, volume, body weight, estimated 1RM, and more. Check your progress anytime from the Home screen or a widget. β–  More features β€’ Menus: save recurring routines like Day A/B/C, with per-body-part set counts at a glance β€’ Analysis: compare weight, volume, and left/right differences over time with overlay charts, plus body-part breakdowns and training frequency β€’ Training calendar: a monthly view and a body-part matrix show what you've trained and when, including rest days β€’ Body stats: track weight, body fat %, and body measurements over time, with Apple Health / Health Connect sync β€’ Cardio support: log duration, distance, calories, and heart rate for cardio exercises too β€’ Smart target suggestions: hit every target set, and LiFTY suggests your next goal automatically β€’ Share your workouts: share a finished session as an image or text β€’ Rest time: see the time since your last set at the top of the screen and on the Lock Screen β€’ Data import: bring your history over from another app with a CSV file and pick up where you left off β–  Languages Available in Japanese and English. β–  Pricing All core logging features are free. The premium plan adds cross-device cloud sync & backup, unlimited gyms and menus, full access to the analysis features, an ad-free experience, custom color themes, and CSV data export. Terms of Use: https://liftyfit.com/en/terms.html

Screenshots

Muscle Memory4 screens
LiFTY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Muscle Memory at 15.5 against LiFTY's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Muscle Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and LiFTY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscle Memory ships an update every 4 days, LiFTY weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Muscle Memory versus LiFTY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle MemoryLiFTY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size123 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroto hashimotoIppei Ishida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Muscle Memory

Subscriptions1
  • γƒ—γƒ¬γƒŸγ‚’γƒ γƒ—γƒ©γƒ³$2.991 Month
2 purchases

LiFTY

Subscriptions2
  • LiFTY ProοΌˆζœˆι‘οΌ‰$1.991 Month
  • LiFTY ProοΌˆεΉ΄ι‘οΌ‰$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Muscle Memory free?
Muscle Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiFTY free?
LiFTY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Muscle Memory or LiFTY have ads?
Both Muscle Memory and LiFTY show ads.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Memory or LiFTY?
Muscle Memory ships an update every 4 days, and LiFTY weekly. Most recently, Muscle Memory was updated on November 9, 2026 and LiFTY on October 31, 2026.

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