RawLift vs StrengthLog for powerlifting
StrengthLog is a free log with 300+ coach-written programs, a meet attempt calculator and IPF GL and Wilks scoring, but RPE and RIR logging need Premium. RawLift logs RPE free, turns it into a live max and total, shows DOTS in its meet planner and logs food. StrengthLog for programs, RawLift for RPE and your total.
Feature by feature
| Feature | RawLift | StrengthLog |
|---|---|---|
| RPE / RIR per set | ✓ Free, RPE 6–10 in half steps or RIR | ◐ Premium only |
| Estimated 1RM | ✓ Free, live per lift, warm-ups excluded | ◐ Automatic with RPE/RIR (Premium); free 1RM calculator |
| Powerlifting total | ✓ Free, on the first screen | ◐ In the attempt calculator only |
| DOTS / Wilks / IPF GL | ◐ DOTS in the meet planner (Pro); free DOTS calculator on this site | ◐ IPF GL and Wilks; DOTS not listed |
| Meet planning | ◐ Pro: target total, meet date, realism verdict. Attempts in development | ◐ Attempt calculator; peaking programs |
| Programs | ✕ Not yet (in development); your own plan with auto progression | ✓ 300+, advanced ones Premium |
| Food logging | ✓ Free, barcode scanner, calorie and protein targets | ✕ Calculators only |
| Bodyweight | ✓ Free, 7-day trend | ✓ Yes |
| Warm-ups kept out of stats | ✓ Yes | ? Not confirmed |
| Rest timer on Lock Screen | ✓ Lock Screen and Dynamic Island | ? Not confirmed |
| Apple Watch app | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Android | ◐ Web app (installs to home screen) | ✓ Yes |
| Import from other apps | ✕ No | ? Not confirmed |
| Price (US) | ✓ Free to log; Pro prices at launch | ✓ Free; Premium $16.90/mo or $109/yr, 14-day trial |
| App Store rating | Not yet (pre-launch) | 4.9 (3.8K ratings) |
Checked on November 15, 2026 against each app's own website and its US App Store listing. ✓ yes · ◐ partly or paid only · ✕ not offered or not listed by the vendor · ? not confirmed. Apps change; corrections to support@rawlift.app.
Choose StrengthLog if
- you want coach-written programs and IPF GL scoring in one app
- you need an Apple Watch app
Choose RawLift if
- you rate every set with RPE or RIR and do not want to pay for that
- you want your total tracked all the time, not only in a meet calculator
- you compete or compare in a federation that uses DOTS, such as USA Powerlifting
What StrengthLog does well
- Meet attempt calculator that shows the total for each round
- IPF GL and Wilks calculators, plus a warm-up planner for max attempts
- Library of 300+ coach-designed programs, basic ones free
- Apple Watch app
Where RawLift is still behind
- Pre-launch: no App Store ratings yet
- No program library yet; training blocks and meet-day attempts are in development
- No Apple Watch app and no import from other apps yet
Scoring: IPF GL or DOTS
StrengthLog scores totals with IPF GL points and Wilks; RawLift uses DOTS. The IPF scores its meets with GL points, USA Powerlifting uses DOTS. Pick the app whose score your federation uses, or read DOTS vs Wilks vs IPF GL to see how far apart they are.
RPE behind a paywall
StrengthLog estimates your 1RM automatically once RPE or RIR logging is on, and that logging is Premium. In RawLift every rated set feeds your estimated max for free, so the free tier already tells a grinder from an easy triple.
Questions
Is RPE free in StrengthLog?
No. RPE and RIR logging are part of StrengthLog Premium, as is its RPE calculator. Premium costs $16.90 a month or $109 a year on the US App Store, with a 14-day trial. RPE logging in RawLift is free.
Does StrengthLog use DOTS?
StrengthLog offers IPF GL and Wilks calculators; DOTS is not listed. RawLift uses DOTS, the formula USA Powerlifting uses. Which score fits your federation is explained in DOTS vs Wilks vs IPF GL.
Which app is better for picking meet attempts?
StrengthLog has an attempt calculator in the app that shows the total for each round. RawLift's attempt planning is still in development; until then the free attempt calculator on this site rounds to 2.5 kg plates and shows pounds.
Does StrengthLog have an Apple Watch app?
Yes, for watchOS 10.5 and later. RawLift does not have one yet.
Sources
- StrengthLog homepage
- StrengthLog on the App Store
- StrengthLog calculators
- StrengthLog for powerlifters
- StrengthLog attempt calculator
- StrengthLog free trial
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