Comparison

Overload vs Liftly

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

Head to head
About

Overload

This app helps you track your strength training progress by focusing on progressive overload. Log your weight at failure for each exercise and aim to beat it in subsequent sessions. Visualize your progress with charts and historical data.

Highlights
  • Track any exercise
  • Log set 1 failure weight
  • View progress over time
  • All-time PRs
  • Session history
  • Trend charts
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Overload is the no-nonsense workout tracker built around one idea: progressive overload. Track the weight at which you hit failure on your first set of each exercise. Come back next session and beat it. No complicated programs. No fluff. Just you, the bar, and the number you need to beat. FEATURES · Track any exercise with a clean, fast logging flow · See your set 1 failure weight progress over time · All-time PRs, session history, and trend charts · lbs or kg — switch anytime · Works with Apple Watch

About

Liftly

Features
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Transform your fitness journey with Liftly, the simple workout companion designed for real results. Track every rep, set, and personal record with our intuitive logging system. Whether you're hitting strength training or cardio sessions, Liftly makes progress tracking effortless. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Workout Logging - Record strength exercises and cardio sessions with ease • Progress Tracking - Watch your strength and consistency grow over time • Muscle Group Visualization - Color-coded body map shows your training focus areas • Custom Routines - Create and save your favorite workout combinations • Goal Setting - Set and track fitness targets with visual progress charts • Stay Connected - Share progress and stay motivated with friends • Custom Themes - Personalize the app to match your style Perfect for gym goers, athletes, and anyone starting their fitness journey. Liftly eliminates the guesswork from workout tracking so you can focus on what matters: your progress. Download Liftly today and take the first step toward consistent, measurable results. Simple tracking. Real progress. Lasting results.

Screenshots

Overload4 screens
Liftly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liftly at none against Overload's 3. Liftly also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 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. Overload sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Liftly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Overload against 5.0 for Liftly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overload ships an update every 6 weeks, Liftly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Overload versus Liftly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverloadLiftly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPETER ANTHONY SCHUSTERIsaac Mayernik

Customer experience

Overload

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Liftly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Overload

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

Liftly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overload free?
Overload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liftly free?
Liftly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Overload or Liftly?
Overload and Liftly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Overload or Liftly have ads?
Neither Overload nor Liftly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overload or Liftly?
Overload ships an update every 6 weeks, and Liftly every 10 days. Most recently, Overload was updated on October 15, 2026 and Liftly on October 24, 2026.

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