Choose IronFlow when
Lifters who want an editable training plan, desktop plan editing, and mobile strength or cardio logging.
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IronFlow vs Liftosaur
Liftosaur combines a visual editor with Liftoscript and a web editor for programs and progression rules. IronFlow pairs editable plans with Google Sheets value import and mobile logging.
Quick answer
Choose Liftosaur if you want to define programs in Liftoscript, use its web editor, and transfer program text separately from history CSVs. Choose IronFlow for desktop plan editing and reviewed Google Sheets plan imports.
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[IronFlow]
Inside the training workflow
Choose a tab, import its visible values, then review the resulting plan. 
Edit the structure of a training plan on desktop. 
Log strength and cardio sessions on mobile. 
Review training trends to help guide your next decision.
[Comparison]
Criteria
| Criteria | IronFlow | Liftosaur |
|---|---|---|
| Program planning | Edit structured training plans and organize work by week, day, exercise, and set. | Build programs in a visual editor or write their structure in Liftoscript. |
| Progression | Progression follows the selected plan; automatic rules are not guaranteed for every program. | Liftoscript allows configurable progression rules; each program behaves according to its own script. |
| Desktop and web planning | Edit plans in a desktop browser and log strength or cardio in the mobile app. | Use Liftosaur's browser-based web editor to write or edit programs. |
| Google Sheets plan import | Import visible values from the selected Google Sheets tab into a plan to review; formulas and scripts do not transfer as live progression rules. | Liftosaur's program text and web editor are separate from importing a Google Sheets plan into IronFlow. |
| Program imports | The Sheets plan import does not make spreadsheet formulas or scripts into live rules. | Share programs by link or transfer Liftoscript text; these paths are distinct from history CSV import. |
| Plan export | Export plans to Google Sheets or JSON. | Export programs as Liftoscript text or JSON data; check which format fits your destination. |
| Completed workout-history import | Plan import is separate from importing completed workout history. | Import completed history from Hevy CSV or Liftosaur's own CSV; this is not program-text import. |
| Completed workout-history export | Google Sheets and JSON plan exports are not exports of completed workout history. | Export completed history as CSV, separate from Liftoscript program export. |
| Workout logging | Log strength and cardio sessions from the mobile app. | Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, and other workout details in the app or web app. |
| Offline support | Sessions are stored locally and can be logged offline; internet is required for account sync. | Liftosaur says workouts and program edits can work offline and sync later; the web app can open from its browser copy. |
| Platforms | Use the iOS or Android app for logging and a desktop browser for plan editing. | Liftosaur offers iOS, Android, and web access, including its browser-based program editor. |
| Wearables | This comparison does not claim wearable support; check the current app listings for your device. | Check Liftosaur's current app listings for wearable support and device compatibility. |
| Training analytics | Review estimated strength (E1RM), fatigue, and workload trends. | Program tools include weekly volume statistics; workout history can be exported and reviewed separately. |
| Social features | The workflow centers on personal plans and workout logging; consult current product details if social tools matter. | Liftosaur supports sharing programs by link; see its current channels for community features. |
| Price | Basic logging and templates are free; Pro adds advanced analytics and more plan capacity. Check current regional pricing. | Check Liftosaur's current app or store pricing and tier limits in your region. |
Choose Liftosaur when
Lifters who want configurable program rules, a text-based format, and a browser editor.
[Switching and data transfer]
Choose the right transfer format
Liftosaur program text, workout-history CSV, and JSON backup are separate paths. IronFlow's Google Sheets and JSON exports are plans, not completed history.
- Decide whether you need to move a program, completed workouts, or a full backup; these are different data types.
- Use Liftosaur's matching program or history workflow, or import visible Sheets values into an IronFlow plan.
- Review the imported program or history before relying on it, and keep a backup of the source data.
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Choose Sheets if you want to shape your own tables, formulas, and charts. Choose IronFlow if you want to import visible plan values, review the converted plan, then edit it on desktop and log on mobile.
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IronFlow vs JEFIT
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