OwnLift vs BBB Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OwnLift
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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.
BBB Tracker
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BBB Tracker is a focused, no-nonsense companion for Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program with the Boring But Big (BBB) assistance template. Set your training maxes once and BBB Tracker handles the rest โ every cycle, every week, every set is calculated for you. Step into a workout and just lift. What it does: โข Full 5/3/1 cycle logic โ 5s, 3s, and 5/3/1 weeks, with working sets and AMRAP top sets prescribed automatically โข Boring But Big built in โ 5ร10 assistance work at the right percentage every session โข Automatic warmups and plate-rounded weights tuned to your bar and increment โข Pounds or kilograms, with the right rounding and increments for each โข Training Max progression handled for you โ +5 lb upper, +10 lb lower each cycle โข TM test weeks every third cycle, with stall detection that suggests when to reset โข Build your own accessory library and log it alongside the main work โข Charts for every accessory โ estimated 1RM, top-set weight and volume โ and pin your favourites to the Dashboard โข Full workout history so you can see every rep you've put in Private by design: โข No account, no sign-up โข No analytics, no tracking, no ads โข Everything stays on your device โ nothing is ever sent to a server
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OwnLift at 15.1 against BBB Tracker's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OwnLift | BBB Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myungwoo Yang | John Wiseman |
In-app purchases
OwnLift
No in-app purchases
BBB Tracker
No in-app purchases








