Comparison

OwnLift vs HIT

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

Head to head
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.

About

HIT

Features
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HIT: High Intensity Training is a workout planning and tracking app for lifters who prefer focused, low-volume, high-effort training. Browse HIT-style training plans, choose one that fits your schedule, and track your workouts with a simple logbook-focused experience. The app is built around the core principles of High Intensity Training: β€’ Brief, intense sessions instead of endless volume β€’ Controlled form and full range of motion β€’ Progressive overload you can actually track β€’ Enough recovery between hard efforts FEATURES β€’ Curated HIT training plans you can browse without an account β€’ Onboarding that recommends plans based on your goals and schedule β€’ Activate a plan and follow week-by-week sessions β€’ In-workout logging for warm-up, working, and drop sets β€’ Previous-session performance shown while you train β€’ Workout history and recovery-aware next-session guidance β€’ Unit preferences (kg / lb) β€’ Dark, focused UI designed for the gym Create a free account when you’re ready to save a plan, log workouts, and keep your history. Browse plans anytimeβ€”no sign-in required to explore. Train hard. Recover well. Keep it simple.

Screenshots

OwnLift4 screens
HIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

OwnLift and HIT are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OwnLift versus HIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwnLiftHIT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyungwoo YangMario Ghidini

In-app purchases

None

OwnLift

No in-app purchases

None

HIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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