# Cornerstone Strength vs Liftspan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Liftspan at freemium against Cornerstone Strength's subscription. Liftspan also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Cornerstone Strength's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cornerstone Strength sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Liftspan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cornerstone Strength against 5.0 for Liftspan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cornerstone Strength has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, Liftspan every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cornerstone Strength | Liftspan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerstone-strength/id6760873427/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftspan-strength-training/id6801740510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 59 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [K&G Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886601431) | [Dave Newman](https://appshunter.io/developer/399280829) |

## What reviewers say

### Cornerstone Strength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerstone-strength/id6760873427)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Liftspan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftspan-strength-training/id6801740510)

This app creates personalized strength training plans that adapt to your joint pain and physical limitations. It can import existing workout routines, track your progress, and offer alternative exercises to protect your body. Stay motivated with streaks and share your progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plans based on joint pain, Import and adapt existing workout routines, Real-time session adjustments based on how you feel, Timer for holds with Lock Screen and Dynamic Island support, Train in various environments with different equipment, Streak tracking for showing up, not just lifting, Share progress with a streak partner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Liftspan Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Liftspan Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Streak Freeze | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Program Import | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Streak Freezes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Program Imports | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cornerstone Strength free?

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

### Is Liftspan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cornerstone Strength or Liftspan?

Cornerstone Strength and Liftspan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cornerstone Strength or Liftspan have ads?

Neither Cornerstone Strength nor Liftspan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cornerstone Strength or Liftspan?

Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, and Liftspan every 6 days. Most recently, Cornerstone Strength was updated on October 31, 2026 and Liftspan on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*