Comparison

Refactor vs Lockout Lifting

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

Head to head
About

Refactor

Features
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Train like it’s a season, not a hobby Refactor is for people who take the gym and the kitchen seriously—whether you’re chasing a stage-ready look, a leaner frame, or a full-body transformation. Your plan, your numbers, and your habits stay in sync across devices so you can execute without juggling five apps. Built for lifters & physique-focused athletes Structured workouts, progress you can see, and clarity on what “done” looks like each week. Whether you’re running a long cut, pushing a surplus for size, or cycling phases, Refactor is built around the reality of training blocks—not generic “10-minute abs.” Nutrition that matches your ambition Dial in calories and macros, log meals fast (including voice and photo flows where available), and keep daily targets aligned with your goals. When you adjust targets on web or phone, your snapshot stays consistent so you’re always working off one source of truth. Data that actually supports decisions Connect wearables and log biofeedback so recovery, sleep, and activity inform how you train and eat—not just how you feel in the moment. Coaching & accountability Check in with your coach, stay on top of milestones, and keep momentum when motivation dips. Recomp is built for people who want structure, not another empty tracker. For aggressive fat-loss goals—done responsibly If you’re committed to a hard cut or a major body recomposition, Refactor helps you run it like a project: clear targets, consistent logging, and visibility into progress—without pretending transformation is effortless. Who it’s for • Bodybuilders & strength athletes in prep or off-season • Serious gym-goers optimizing body composition • Anyone running disciplined fat-loss or recomp phases with real training volume Download Refactor Stop guessing. Start executing—one plan, one stack, one place to run your season. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Lockout Lifting

Features
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THE LIFTING LOG WITH A SOCIAL EDGE Lockout is the cleanest training journal on iOS, now with the first social surface built for lifters. Load the bar, log the set, beat the number - share the win, race a friend, watch the bar climb. TRAIN One-tap set completion with haptics. Strength, bodyweight and cardio in one flow. RPE, tempo, per-set notes. Auto-progression. Reorder, swap and superset on the fly. Long-press to fill from last session. Per-exercise rest defaults. Voice logging via Siri. Deload toggle. One-touch finish. PRS THAT FIND THEMSELVES Auto-detects e1RM, N-rep maxes, bodyweight rep PRs, Volume PRs. Browse by lift with history charts. STATS Volume by muscle group. RPE distribution. RecoveryScore (HRV, RHR, sleep). VolumeTargets per muscle. Balance/Imbalance ratios. Weekly Insights Hub. Deload nudge when overdue. SHARP TOOLS Plate calculator with your gym's inventory. Custom bars (lb or kg). Warmup ladder. Multi-gym profiles. Four-formula 1RM. Full % table. RPE-to-percent converter. COMMUNITY Strava for runners. Lockout for lifters. • Feed with sticky date headers, "new posts" pill, skeleton loading, themed pull-to-refresh • Post workouts, text notes, polls, weekly recaps, photos • PR badges auto-detect "NEW PR" and "VOLUME PR" • "Trained with" tagging — shared credit Strava-style • Double-tap to like, comment threads, Top/Newest sort • 1:1 + group DMs with voice notes, reactions, link previews, polls • Hashtag landing, trending tags, in-feed search • Friend suggestions, quote-repost, saved posts • Connection banner + auto-retry on reconnect • Mute or block, deep-linked push notifications PROFILE 12-week activity heatmap. Streak counter with one-rest-day-per-month insurance. Pinned achievements row. Animated lifetime volume trajectory. Bench/squat/deadlift/OHP trend charts with PR prediction lines. Training partnership streaks. Profile share card for IG Stories. Profile completion meter. Body progress photo timeline (private by default). LEADERBOARDS Bench, squat, deadlift, OHP. Total weight or Per Bodyweight. This week, friends + you. Mixed lb/kg handled automatically. Gold/silver/bronze for top 3. NOTIFICATIONS Combined bell badge. Grouped activity ("Alice, Bob and 3 others liked your post"). Who-liked sheet. Per-type preferences. Tap straight to the post or DM. AVATARS 30+ themed (Strength / Mobility / Cardio / Mind / Vibes). Custom photo avatars. PROGRAMS & TEMPLATES Five built-in: Full Body, PPL, Upper/Lower, Arnold Split, Bro Split. Fully editable. Save any session as a template. Recent exercises chip row. BODY METRICS Bodyweight log, measurements (chest, waist, hips, arms, thighs, neck), progress photos with notes. REST TIMER Auto-start. Lock Screen Live Activity. Pause / resume / ±30s. Background notification. WIDGETS, SHORTCUTS, SIRI Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets. Long-press icon for Start Blank / Repeat Last / Start Next Planned. "Hey Siri, start my workout." Spotlight. Focus filter support. APPLE HEALTH Auto-import workouts from Watch, Strava, Garmin. Optional auto-post to community. Syncs HR, calories, body weight. Backfill past sessions. YOUR DATA SwiftData local storage. iCloud Drive auto-backup every session. CSV export. Shareable summary cards. LOCKOUT PRO Free: calculators, rest timer, manual logging. Pro adds: • Auto-progression + tempo + custom rest • Multi-gym plate inventory • Full stats (Recovery, Volume, Balance, Insights) • Live Activity rest timer • Widgets, Siri, Spotlight • iCloud auto-backup • Community + leaderboards + DMs + photo posts • PR Card share graphics • Trend charts + PR predictions • Streak insurance + Partnership streaks • Saved posts + body progress timeline • Zero ads, ever Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Built by lifters, for lifters. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Refactor4 screens
Lockout Lifting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Refactor at none against Lockout Lifting's shown. Lockout Lifting's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, 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. Refactor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Lockout Lifting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refactor ships an update every 2 days, Lockout Lifting every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Refactor versus Lockout Lifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefactorLockout Lifting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJames StoweHassan Bayat

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Refactor

Subscriptions2
  • Refactor Pro$14.991 Month
  • Refactor Pro$99.991 Year
6 purchases

Lockout Lifting

Subscriptions2
  • Lockout Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lockout Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Caffeine Shot$0.99
  • Protein Tip$1.99
  • Pre-workout Tip$4.99
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  • MVP Tip$11.99

Questions

Is Refactor free?
Refactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockout Lifting free?
Lockout Lifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Refactor or Lockout Lifting have ads?
Lockout Lifting shows ads; Refactor does not.
Which is updated more often, Refactor or Lockout Lifting?
Refactor ships an update every 2 days, and Lockout Lifting every 3 days. Most recently, Refactor was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lockout Lifting on October 16, 2026.

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