Comparison

Lifting vs RPT

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

Head to head
About

Lifting

This tool helps calculate your one-rep max and determine the weight needed for your lifts. It also breaks down plate combinations and includes a notes section for tracking maxes and workouts.

Highlights
  • One rep max calculation
  • Weight to put on bar calculation
  • Plate breakdown for each side
  • Notes section for maxes and workouts
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
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With this calculator you can calculate your one rep max or calculate how much weight to put on the bar using your one rep max. When calculating a percent of your max, Lifting Calculator not only tells you what that percent is, but also breaks it down into how many of each plate you put on one side of the bar. It also comes with a note section for writing down your maxs or writing your workout for the day.

About

RPT

Features
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A focused strength-training log for lifters who train heavy first. RPT is built around reverse pyramid training: hit your heaviest set while you're fresh, then reduce the weight and chase strong back-off sets. It keeps the workout flow fast, private, and focused on progressive overload instead of generic fitness noise. Training tools: - Log live workouts with set editing, RPE, rest timer, and completion check-offs - Get RPT back-off weight suggestions from your top set - Generate low-fatigue warm-up ramps before heavy work - Re-run completed sessions as follow-up workouts - Plan templates, plate math, and 1RM estimates without spreadsheets Progress tracking: - Lifetime workouts, streak, volume, and average duration - 16-week consistency heatmap - Weekly volume trends and muscle-balance views - Personal records and estimated 1RM trends - CSV export for your full training history with RPT Pro Private by design: No account. No tracking. No ads. Your training data stays on device unless you export it yourself. RPT Free includes the core training loop: workout logging, starter template, and basic stats. RPT Pro is a one-time lifetime upgrade for advanced analytics, unlimited custom templates, and full CSV export.

Screenshots

Lifting4 screens
RPT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lifting at none against RPT's 1. Lifting also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads 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. RPT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lifting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lifting ships an update every 10 days, RPT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lifting versus RPT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftingRPT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaiah Brandt-SimsMichael Moore

In-app purchases

None

Lifting

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RPT

One-time1
  • RPT Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Lifting free?
Lifting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPT free?
RPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lifting or RPT have ads?
Neither Lifting nor RPT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lifting or RPT?
Lifting ships an update every 10 days, and RPT every 2 months. Most recently, Lifting was updated on October 18, 2026 and RPT on October 14, 2026.

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