Comparison

Cornerstone Strength vs LiftBlock

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

Head to head
About

Cornerstone Strength

This app helps users track workouts, build strength, and gain muscle with custom programs and advanced analytics. It offers detailed logging for exercises, progress tracking, and a large exercise library.

Highlights
  • Custom workout program creation
  • Advanced training algorithm
  • Detailed workout logging (weight, reps, RPE, RIR)
  • Progress charts and analytics
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Personal record detection
  • Workout sharing
Features
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STOP GUESSING. TRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE. Cornerstone Strength helps you know what to do next, and understand why. Every set you log becomes useful context: what the plan called for, how you performed, how hard it felt, and how your training is trending. Cornerstone turns that context into clear guidance while keeping you in control. KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT Get your next weight, sets, and reps suggested right on the workout screen. Smart Suggestions use your recent performance, logged effort (RPE/RIR), time between sessions, and program targets. Every suggestion includes a plain-language reason. Apply it with one tap, adjust it, or keep your plan. It is a starting point, not a rule. EVERY WORKOUT HAS A PURPOSE Choose from programs written by real strength coaches using proven periodization for strength, hypertrophy, athleticism, or a mix. Enter your numbers and train, customize a program, or build your own from scratch. Percentage-based programs calculate working weights from your training maxes automatically, so the plan is ready when you are. SEE THE TREND BEFORE THE NEXT PR Understand whether the work is working: - Estimated 1RM (e1RM) trends - Training volume by muscle group - Weekly volume and muscle-balance insights - Personal-record history and automatic PR detection - Workout consistency and streaks - Month, 3-month, year, and all-time views LOG WITHOUT LOSING YOUR FLOW - Weight, reps, RPE, RIR, and AMRAP support - Previous performance beside today’s set - Structured program sessions or quick workouts - Background rest timer with audio and vibration alerts - Exercise swaps, notes, and duration tracking - Band tracking for accommodating resistance - Apple Health workout sync 500+ EXERCISES Find movements for a commercial gym, garage gym, or anywhere in between. Browse by muscle group or equipment, including barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, cables, bodyweight, trap bars, specialty bars, and more. SHARE THE WORK Turn a completed workout into a clean card with PRs, top lifts, and muscle-group balance. Share it to Instagram Stories, save it to Photos, or send it to a training partner. START WITH 30 DAYS OF PRO- FREE Every new account gets 30 days of Cornerstone Pro with every program, Smart Suggestions, and full analytics unlocked. No credit card required. When the 30 days end, keep logging free forever or subscribe to keep Pro. BUILT FOR LIFTERS - Dark and light themes - Fast, focused interface - No ads Cornerstone does more than remember what you lifted. It helps the next training decision feel clear. --- Privacy Policy: https://cornerstonestrength.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription details: - Cornerstone Pro Monthly: $7.99/month - Cornerstone Pro Annual: $49.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

About

LiftBlock

Features
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LiftBlock makes getting stronger simple. Pick a lift — Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift or Overhead Press — enter your one-rep max, and LiftBlock builds you a structured 10-week strength program around it. No clutter, no guesswork. Just open the app and lift. WHAT'S INSIDE - Structured 10-week programs built around your one-rep max - Simple set-by-set logging — tap to track every working set - Progress charts that show your top sets and accessories climbing week by week - Build your own custom programs, with a searchable exercise library - Learn to Lift — a built-in exercise library with clear how-to guidance - Favourite your go-to lifts and track them over time - Achievements to keep you motivated as you complete programs - Cloud backup and sync — sign in to keep your programs safe across devices - Light and dark themes BUILT FOR LIFTERS Whether you're pulling heavy deadlifts or just starting your strength journey, LiftBlock keeps your training organised and your progress visible. No social feed, no distractions — just a clean tool to help you build strength, simply. Premium unlocks unlimited programs and the full exercise library. Start free with your first program. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://liftblock.github.io/liftblock-privacy/

Screenshots

Cornerstone Strength4 screens
LiftBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiftBlock at every 6 days against Cornerstone Strength's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cornerstone Strength sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and LiftBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, LiftBlock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cornerstone Strength versus LiftBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCornerstone StrengthLiftBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK&G AppsADAM ZACHARIAH CARTWRIGHT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cornerstone Strength

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

LiftBlock

Subscriptions2
  • LiftBlock Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • LiftBlock Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cornerstone Strength free?
Cornerstone Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiftBlock free?
LiftBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cornerstone Strength or LiftBlock have ads?
Neither Cornerstone Strength nor LiftBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cornerstone Strength or LiftBlock?
Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiftBlock every 6 days. Most recently, Cornerstone Strength was updated on October 31, 2026 and LiftBlock on October 25, 2026.

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