Comparison

Buffro vs Liftly

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

Head to head
About

Buffro

Log workouts with detailed metrics, track nutrition via photo scanning, and get AI-powered coaching. Visualize progress with strength ranks and body composition analysis. Stay accountable with workout buddies.

Highlights
  • Detailed workout logging
  • AI fitness coach
  • Nutrition tracking via photo scan
  • Strength Ranks
  • Body progress visualization
  • Offline logging
  • Workout Buddies
Features
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LOG EVERY LIFT. SCAN EVERY MEAL. SEE YOUR PROGRESS. Buffro brings workout tracking, nutrition, an AI fitness coach, Strength Ranks, and body progress into one focused app. Walk into the gym with a plan, log without losing momentum, and know what to improve next. TRAIN WITH A PLAN • Start from scratch or follow your own routine or program • Log sets, reps, weight, RPE/RIR, supersets, single-side sets, warm-ups, and rest timers • See previous performance and follow PRs, volume, estimated 1RM, and worked muscles • Keep logging offline; Buffro syncs when you’re online again MEET RO, YOUR AI COACH • Generate workouts and multi-day routines for your goals, schedule, and equipment • Ask questions mid-workout and swap exercises without breaking your flow • Get practical guidance using your current session and training history TRACK NUTRITION WITHOUT THE BUSYWORK • Scan a meal photo for estimated calories and macros • Search foods, scan barcodes, save meals, create recipes, and track protein • Log water and fasting, set targets, and use calorie rollover or workout add-back MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE • Climb Strength Ranks for exercises and muscle groups • Review PRs, muscle distribution, readiness, streaks, charts, and monthly reports • Compare progress photos, make timelapses, log measurements, and analyze body scans • Connect Apple Health to sync body data and save finished workouts STAY ACCOUNTABLE TOGETHER Create private Workout Buddies groups, invite people you know, and compete on shared goals without making your training public. Whether you want to build muscle, get stronger, lose fat, or return to training, Buffro gives you one place to plan, log, eat with intent, and keep moving. Some AI and advanced features require Buffro Pro and an internet connection. Core workout logging and saved nutrition tools work offline. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buffro.app/privacy

About

Liftly

This app helps you track your strength training progress by logging exercises, sets, and weights. It visualizes your strength increases, ranks you by muscle group, and provides insights into your training balance. Unlock advanced analytics and full rankings with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Log exercises, sets, reps, and weight
  • Full workout history tracking
  • Strength increase per exercise visualization
  • Rankings by muscle group and user levels
  • Training balance insights
  • Advanced analytics with Pro subscription
Features
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Liftly is a free workout tracker that helps you get stronger. Log every set in seconds, watch your lifts climb and see every muscle ranked from Newbie to GOAT. When you want a plan, Liftly has programs so you never have to guess what to do next. LOG EVERY SET IN SECONDS • Weight, sets and reps in a flow built for the gym floor • 1,000+ exercises, searchable by muscle and equipment, with animated form demos • Create your own exercises and custom workout splits • Log offline. Your sets sync when you're back online • Cardio and bodyweight tracking, in kg or lb WATCH YOUR LIFTS CLIMB • Estimated 1RM for every lift • PRs flagged the moment you hit them • Your biggest gains over 30 days, 90 days or all time • Workout calendar and full training history KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO LIFT NEXT Progressive overload without the guesswork. Liftly remembers every set and gives you a target for your next session: the exact weight and reps to beat. Hit the top of your rep range and it tells you when to add weight. SEE HOW STRONG YOU REALLY ARE • Every muscle ranked across 11 tiers, from Newbie to GOAT • A front and back muscle map colored by your rank • See what percentage of lifters you're stronger than • Rank up as you set new PRs COMPETE WITH LIFTERS WORLDWIDE • Global, country and friends leaderboards across 100+ countries • Add friends with a QR invite and compare ranks • Share your rank-ups and workouts PROGRAMS, SO YOU NEVER GUESS • Get a personal program for your goal, schedule and equipment: Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, PHUL, Arnold split, Bro split or Full body • Or unlock a program from a real lifter in Find Programs, with one payment and no subscription • Log straight from the program and track every week LIFTLY PRO Logging your workouts is free. Liftly Pro adds next-workout strength targets, full muscle rankings, advanced progress analytics and more, with no ads. Personal programs and programs from lifters are one-time purchases. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://liftlygym.com/privacy

Screenshots

Buffro4 screens
Liftly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Buffro and Liftly both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Buffro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Liftly's. Buffro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Buffro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Liftly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Buffro against 4.9 for Liftly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 659 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Buffro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Liftly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buffro ships an update every 4 days, Liftly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buffro versus Liftly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuffroLiftly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (281 ratings) — better4.9 (659 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings281659 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPT DUO DIGITAL INTERNASIONALWordLab Trading

Customer experience

Buffro

All ratings281 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Liftly

All ratings545 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Buffro

Subscriptions8
  • Buffro Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Buffro Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Buffro Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Buffro Pro$24.991 Year
  • Buffro Pro Annual Retention$29.991 Year
  • Buffro Pro Annual Special$34.991 Year
  • Buffro Pro Annual$39.991 Year
  • Buffro Pro$49.991 Year
10 purchases

Liftly

Subscriptions5
  • Liftly No Ads$3.991 Month
  • Liftly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Liftly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Liftly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Liftly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock Program (Pro)$9.99
  • Unlock Program$19.99
  • Marketplace Program €49.99 Discount$46.99
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  • Marketplace Program €69.99 Discount$65.99
  • Marketplace Program €99.99 Discount$95.99

Questions

Is Buffro free?
Buffro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liftly free?
Liftly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buffro or Liftly?
Buffro is rated higher. Buffro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Liftly averages 4.9 from 659 ratings.
Do Buffro or Liftly have ads?
Neither Buffro nor Liftly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buffro or Liftly?
Buffro ships an update every 4 days, and Liftly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buffro was updated on November 7, 2026 and Liftly on November 5, 2026.

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