Best Lifting Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good lifting apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Lifting Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Liftoff - Ranked Gym WorkoutsLiftoff - Ranked Gym WorkoutsFree4.8★ (94K)NoYesSep 2026
2Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym LogHevy - Workout Tracker Gym LogFree4.9★ (90K)NoYesSep 2026
3Fitbod: Gym & Fitness PlannerFitbod: Gym & Fitness PlannerFree4.8★ (284K)NoYesSep 2026
4Strong Workout Tracker Gym LogStrong Workout Tracker Gym LogFree4.9★ (108K)NoYesSep 2026
5Stronger - Gym Workout PlannerStronger - Gym Workout PlannerFree4.8★ (17K)NoYesSep 2026
6Stronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanFree4.9★ (77K)NoYesSep 2026
7Lyfta: Gym Workout Tracker LogLyfta: Gym Workout Tracker LogFree4.8★ (6.4K)YesYesSep 2026
8LADDER Strength Training PlansLADDER Strength Training PlansFree5.0★ (190K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Lifting

Liftoff - Ranked Gym Workouts#1

Liftoff - Ranked Gym Workouts by GymBros Inc.

Weight Lifting Routine Planner
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(94K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#47in Health & Fitness
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This app helps you track your gym performance with over 400 exercises. Log workouts, visualize progress with detailed charts, and compete with friends on global leaderboards. Earn rewards and customize your routines for a motivating fitness journey.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Motivating ranking system
  • 💪 Helps with consistency and discipline
  • 🤝 Good for competing with friends
  • 📊 Tracks progress well

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Expensive premium features
  • 🔒 Difficulty logging in and account issues
  • 🤔 Ranking system needs improvement
  • 📋 Missing some exercise options
Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym Log#2

Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym Log by Hevy Studios S.L.

Weight Lifting Routine Planner
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(90K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#27in Health & Fitness
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This app helps you plan weight lifting routines, log workouts, and track your progress with detailed graphs and exercise videos. Connect with friends, copy their routines, and analyze your performance to get stronger.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 📊 Comprehensive workout tracking
  • 💪 Helps with consistency and progress
  • 🔍 Extensive exercise library with visuals
  • 🤝 Social features to connect with friends
  • ⏱️ Convenient rest timers and Apple Watch integration
  • 💰 Generous free version with most key features
  • 🧠 Motivating feedback and statistics

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited features in free version
  • 🔢 Difficulty editing existing custom exercises
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent rest timer functionality
  • 🔀 Challenges with rearranging workouts mid-session
  • 📊 Lack of advanced data analysis and reporting
Fitbod: Gym & Fitness Planner#3

Fitbod: Gym & Fitness Planner by Fitbod Inc.

AI Personal Trainer & Workouts
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(284K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#19in Health & Fitness
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This app creates personalized AI-driven workout plans to help you build muscle, gain strength, and lose weight. It adapts to your fitness level and available equipment, offering over 1000 exercises with video guides. Track your progress and get support from trainers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alternative to expensive personal trainer
  • 👍 Customizable workouts
  • 👍 Variety of exercises
  • 👍 Tracks progress and muscle recovery
  • 👍 Helpful instructions and videos
  • 👍 Affordable compared to a personal trainer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and sync issues
  • 🔧 Workout recommendations don't always make sense
  • 🔧 Limited ability to customize workouts
  • 🔧 Weights/reps recommendations can be inaccurate
  • 🔧 Lack of personalization options (e.g. changing app theme)

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FAQ about Lifting

What are the best lifting apps for iPhone?
Liftoff - Ranked Gym Workouts tops our lifting apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 94K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top lifting apps we rank are free to download, including Liftoff - Ranked Gym Workouts and Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym Log.
Liftoff - Ranked Gym Workouts has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ lifting apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Liftoff is a workout tracker app that ranks your gym performance. It allows you to log over 400 exercises, track your progress with detailed visualizations, and compete with friends on global leaderboards. The app aims to make your fitness journey more engaging and motivating.
Key features include ranked gym performance tracking, comprehensive logging for over 400 exercises, detailed progress visualization with charts, community engagement with friends and global leaderboards, daily deals and rewards, and customization options for exercises and routines.

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