Comparison

Lightweight vs ExtraRep

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

Head to head
About

Lightweight

This app helps lifters track their workouts with fast logging and detailed insights for progressive overload. It focuses on session efficiency, personal records, and data ownership, working offline without an account.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging with gym-focused keypad
  • Previous-session placeholders
  • Rest timer with auto-start and fine-tune
  • Superset support
  • Custom exercise creation
  • Personal record tracking
  • Offline functionality
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Lightweight is a workout tracker for lifters who actually train. No social feed, no cookie-cutter programs, no bloat. Just fast logging, clean data, and the insights that matter for progressive overload. BUILT FOR THE SESSION • Log sets in seconds with a keypad designed for the gym floor • Previous-session placeholders — see last week's numbers without breaking your flow • Rest timer with auto-start, ±10s fine-tune, and a floating puck that expands on tap • Sound cues and haptics tuned for headphones • Supersets — alternate exercises with a single shared rest • Custom exercises for anything missing from the defaults • Training notes on every session PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD, FRONT AND CENTER • Personal records by weight and estimated 1RM — detected the moment you hit them • Per-exercise history with e1RM progression sparklines • PR progression tab with running-max overlay • Volume by muscle group, session frequency, duration trends YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Everything works offline — data lives on your phone • No account required to start • Bodyweight tracking with a weekly reminder • Light, Dark, and System themes PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) • Unlimited workout templates (free tier includes 2) • Cloud sync across devices via Apple Sign In • AI insights — session reviews, weekly and monthly reports, plateau detection, volume balance Free tier covers unlimited sessions, full history, charts, PRs, stats, custom exercises, supersets, rest timer, and bodyweight tracking. You never lose access to your own data. No ads. No feed. No streaks-as-a-service. Just your training, logged properly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ExtraRep

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ExtraRep: Workouts & Analysis is the all-in-one gym tracker for people who want logging, body measurements, and strength insights in a single app. Log your training in seconds. Track how your body changes over time. See charts that explain what your numbers mean. Built for beginners and experienced lifters alike. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Log workouts fast. Weight, reps, and set types in a clean flow. Your last session fills in automatically, so you always know where to start. - Build and edit routines. Save your splits, adjust exercises anytime, and start a routine with everything pre-filled. Suggested Push, Pull, Legs, and Core templates help you get started quickly. - Track your body. Log weight and key measurements. View trends on clear charts so you can see progress over weeks and months, not just today’s number. - Train with a calendar and streak. Every saved workout marks your calendar. Stay consistent and see your rhythm at a glance. - Go deeper with strength analysis. During early access, advanced charts are included at no extra cost: - Volume over time - how much work you are doing per lift and overall - Muscle group coverage - balance across chest, back, legs, arms, shoulders, and core - Rep range distribution - strength, hypertrophy, and endurance at a glance - Workout projection - conservative targets for upcoming sessions based on recent work - Estimated 1RM (e1RM) - track strength trends lift by lift - Share your progress. Generate workout summary cards you can save or post after a session. WHY EXTRAREP - Free at launch. No ads. No required subscription during early access. - Focused on lifting. No social feed, no noise—just training data that matters. - Privacy-first by design. We do not sell your data or run ad tracking. Progress photos stay on your device. Workouts, measurements, routines, and account settings sync securely when you sign in. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Whether you are building your first gym habit or chasing your next PR, ExtraRep gives you the same core tools: reliable logging, honest analytics, and a UI that stays out of your way between sets Log it. Track it. Keep going.

Screenshots

Lightweight4 screens
ExtraRep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExtraRep at none against Lightweight's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lightweight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ExtraRep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightweight versus ExtraRep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightweightExtraRep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem Kagan KayiliJASMEET CHHABRA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightweight

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$53.991 Year
None

ExtraRep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightweight free?
Lightweight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExtraRep free?
ExtraRep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightweight or ExtraRep have ads?
Neither Lightweight nor ExtraRep shows ads.

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