Comparison

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting vs OwnLift

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

Head to head
About

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Features
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Get stronger. Build your squat, bench press, and deadlift with structured powerlifting programs that tell you exactly what to lift next. Choose a program, log every set and rep, and progress week by week. Strength Basecamp adjusts your working weights based on your performanceβ€”no spreadsheets, guesswork, or generic workouts. POWERLIFTING PROGRAMS β€’ Foundation 5x5 β€” beginner linear progression with weight added after successful sessions β€’ Tiered Progression β€” GZCLP-based programming with heavy and volume tiers β€’ Weekly Strength Progression β€” volume, recovery, and intensity sessions organised into weekly waves β€’ DUP Powerlifting β€” daily undulating periodisation using rotating hypertrophy, power, and strength sessions β€’ Lift Specialisation β€” focused programs for improving your squat, bench press, or deadlift β€’ Powerlifting Block β€” structured volume, intensity, peak, and test phases The program library is continually expanding, including longer powerlifting blocks and additional progression options. BUILT TO KEEP YOU PROGRESSING β€’ Automatic progression based on completed reps β€’ Projected strength gains for the next 4, 8, and 12 weeks β€’ Automatic one-rep max tracking β€’ Personal record detection β€’ Complete set, rep, and weight logging β€’ Built-in rest timer with haptic alerts β€’ Training history and Big Three progress stats β€’ Support for pounds and kilograms WHO IT’S FOR β€’ Beginners who want a clear powerlifting program β€’ Intermediate lifters who can no longer add weight every workout β€’ Advanced lifters organising training into structured blocks β€’ Lifters focused on improving squat, bench press, or deadlift β€’ Anyone who wants structured strength training without managing a spreadsheet GET STARTED FREE β€’ 12 free sessions on any program in the library β€’ Switch programs freely while you find your fit β€’ Track every workout, set, rep, and personal record β€’ Automatic weight progression from session one β€’ No payment required to begin PRO UNLOCKS β€’ Unlimited training beyond your first 12 sessions β€’ Every program, including new releases β€’ Your training history and stats stay free forever SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OwnLift

Features
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OwnLift is a focused program runner for lifters using 5/3/1-style barbell training. Set your training maxes, units, rounding, and cycle increases. OwnLift generates the next workout, calculates prescribed weights, and lets you log each set with as little friction as possible. Key features: - 5/3/1 Classic 4-week cycle - Training Max management for squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press - kg/lb units with configurable rounding - Optional warm-up sets - Today view for the next incomplete session - Prescribed work sets with weight and rep targets - AMRAP top-set logging - Automatic rest timer after completed work sets - Workout history and session details - e1RM trend, recent volume, and progress summaries - Backup export and import files - Offline-first local storage, with no account required OwnLift is built for the moment between sets: large numbers, clear actions, and a quiet interface that keeps the next lift obvious. Completed prescriptions are saved as snapshots, so past workouts stay consistent even if you later change your settings. OwnLift is an independent training log and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creator or publisher of the 5/3/1 program.

Screenshots

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting4 screens
OwnLift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OwnLift at none against Strength Basecamp Powerlifting's 2. OwnLift also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Strength Basecamp Powerlifting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OwnLift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Strength Basecamp Powerlifting versus OwnLift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrength Basecamp PowerliftingOwnLift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton TymchukMyungwoo Yang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
None

OwnLift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strength Basecamp Powerlifting free?
Strength Basecamp Powerlifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OwnLift free?
OwnLift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strength Basecamp Powerlifting or OwnLift have ads?
Neither Strength Basecamp Powerlifting nor OwnLift shows ads.

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