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Liftosaur Review
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Should I use Liftosaur?
Liftosaur - liftosaur.com
· 2 days ago
Buy Liftosaur if you are a technical lifter who wants scriptable progression logic. Skip it if you want tap-and-go simplicity or guided coaching.
Categories
Confidence
Medium. Based on 14 public sources
Ratings
Pricing
$0
Free
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
PremiumNot published in sources reviewed
Best for
- Coders who script their progression
- Self-coached lifters running fixed programs
- Data-driven powerlifting and hypertrophy training
Not for
- Beginners wanting tap-and-go simplicity
- Casual lifters who refuse to tinker
- Coach-led trainees wanting guided plans
- Gyms needing multi-client coach dashboards
Gotchas - check before you buy
medium
Garmin export needs a separate third-party script
medium
Solo developer: support depends on community forums
low
Premium prices vary by country under localized pricing; check your app store
low
Health permission popup appears every session start
Pros and cons
Pros
- Marketed as the most customizable weightlifting app
- Open-source: code is public and auditable
- Free core tracker; premium tier adds integrations
- Runs on iPhone, Android, Web, and Apple Watch
- Users say it replaces manual workout note-taking
Cons
- Scriptable design steepens learning curve for non-coders
- Health permission popup nags at every session start
- No public security page despite handling health data
- Single developer with no outside funding
- CSV program import has limits
Sources & method
official x4review x7news x3
Key stats
Value for money: 4/5
Rating
$0
Starting price
14
Sources
Analyzed
- Value for money: 4/5. Free core, lifetime option, open-source
- Ease of use: 3/5. Great for coders, steep for others
- Feature depth: 5/5. Scriptable programs, watch app, intervals, CSV import
- Support quality: 3/5. Solo dev, community help on Reddit and GitHub
- Security posture: 2/5. No public security page, privacy policy only
- Yes Free tier Core tracker and planner free
- Unfunded Funding Independent, US-based (Tracxn)
- 2020 Live since Terms page dated Jun 7, 2020
- iOS, Android, Web Platforms Apple Watch companion included
Pricing
Free
$0
- Workout tracking
- Program editor
- Gym planner
Premium
Not published in sources reviewed
- Read-only sync with third-party integrations
- Lifetime option discussed by users
Security
No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
What users say
Users praise unmatched program customization, while some report a learning curve and small recurring annoyances.
“Best App for tracking Weightlifting Workouts by Far!”
“I've moved from Hevy to Liftosaur.”
“Constant health access confirmation popup”
Alternatives
Compare Liftosaur with each alternative.
Hevy
Simpler tap-and-go logging; the comparison app here
wger
Open-source tracker you can self-host
workout-cool
Free open-source tracker for simpler needs
Google Sheets
Free manual log; zero learning curve
Full analysis
Based on 14 public sources
Scriptable weightlifting tracker built for coders: max control, steep curve. Casual lifters: pick Hevy.
Sources
- Liftosaur: Scriptable Workouts - App Storeapps.apple.comreview
- Liftosaur: Scriptable Workouts - Google Playplay.google.comreview
- astashov/liftosaur on GitHubgithub.comofficial
- Liftosaur homepageliftosaur.comofficial
- review
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- Liftosaur company profile - Tracxntracxn.comnews
- Liftosaur on Indie Hackersindiehackers.comnews
- Liftosaur integration for AI trainingwellnessproject.aireview
- Liftosaur Apple Watch featuresliftosaur.comofficial
- Localized pricing blog postliftosaur.comofficial
- Show HN: Liftosaur on Hacker Newsnews.ycombinator.comnews
- liftosaur vs workout-cool - LibHuntlibhunt.comreview
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