Top Problems With Weightlifting Apps in 2026

We analyzed 434 negative reviews from the top 5 Weightlifting apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.

434
Reviews Analyzed
10
Issues Found
85/100
Opportunity Score

Top User Complaints

Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.

#1: Forced subscriptions and removal of lifetime access

High Severity

58% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"They advertised membership for 39.99 if you purchased for the full year, just got charged double that."
"Used to be free now charging a subscription for use. Go rot."

#2: Inaccurate billing and refund issues

High Severity

21% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"I was charged for a year on the first day of the 7 day trial and there is no refund."
"Charged for a subscription I don’t even use."

#3: App crashes and bugs

Medium Severity

32% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"App consistently crashes trying to start a workout."
"The app dropped my plan because it auto logged me out."

#4: Lack of customization options

Medium Severity

45% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Please add more free workout options and better personalization based on fitness goals."
"I find customizing workouts really difficult in this app."

#5: Confusing navigation and interface

Medium Severity

19% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Not intuitive. I’m sure I could have muscled through but it was cumbersome."
"Looks pretty, behaves annoyingly."

#6: Misleading free trial practices

High Severity

25% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Misleading trial & no refund. The trial for this app was deceptive."
"Free trial charged me even after canceling."

UX Pain Points

Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.

App crashes during critical user flows

Difficulty navigating app features

Persistent and disruptive subscription pop-ups

Inconsistent syncing with wearables

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