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Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Stronger

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan
Stronger 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Choose Stronglifts 5x5 for a more established and reliable workout tracking experience.

Full reviews: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan · Stronger

Stronglifts 5x5 offers a more robust user experience with a higher lifetime rating and a larger user base, despite some recent criticisms regarding subscription changes. Stronger, while having its merits, struggles with bugs and user dissatisfaction related to its subscription model.

Head to head

features edge: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanR5R38R52R66
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan Stronglifts provides a comprehensive set of features for tracking workouts and customizing programs, making it a favorite among users.
Stronger Stronger offers basic workout tracking but lacks some advanced features and has been criticized for limited exercise options.
ease of use edge: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanR8R38R61R63
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan Users find Stronglifts intuitive and easy to navigate, with a simple interface that helps them track their workouts efficiently.
Stronger Stronger users report a more complicated interface with bugs that hinder usability, such as overlapping timers and difficulty in editing workouts.
reliability edge: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanR19R32R61R75
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan Despite recent issues, Stronglifts has a long track record of reliability and consistent updates.
Stronger Stronger has faced multiple bugs and reliability issues, leading to frustration among users.
price/value tieR9R12R68R91
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan Stronglifts offers a free version with valuable features, but many users find the subscription costs high for the premium features.
Stronger Stronger has a lower subscription fee of $40 per year, but users feel that the app does not provide enough value for the price.
support edge: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanR2R32R97
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan Stronglifts has received praise for its responsive customer support, quickly addressing user issues.
Stronger Stronger users have reported poor customer support experiences, with unresponsive service when issues arise.
Pick Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan if

you want a well-established app with a strong community and reliable support.

Pick Stronger if

you are looking for a potentially cheaper alternative but are willing to tolerate bugs.

Evidence note: The evidence for Stronglifts is more substantial, with a larger number of reviews supporting its reliability and features. Stronger's reviews are mixed, often highlighting bugs and user dissatisfaction.

Frequently asked

What is the cost of Stronglifts 5x5 and Stronger?
Stronglifts 5x5 offers a free version with in-app purchases, while Stronger costs $40 per year for premium features.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Great app!: This app has everything you need to follow a simple preset program or build your own. Great price, no frills and meets my needs perfectly!
  2. [R38] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Easy to use and effective: I’ve been using StrongLifts fairly consistently for a few years now and I’ve definitely built strength. Easy to get back in after a break or setback and the interface is super easy to use. It’s also easy to switch and tailor programs as you progress or your schedule changes.
  3. [R52] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Outstanding app: I’ve used this for almost a year, after using a major competitor’s app for several years and trying out a few new ones when my powerlifting needs weren’t being met. The programs offered all solid and backed by science. I particularly appreciate the flexibility the app allows, such that I can load my own programs and they’re supported the same as if they were a stock program.
  4. [R66] Stronger 3/5 · US Not what it advertises it to be: This app is just your simple workout log. But the way they advertise it. You would think that it gives you predetermined workout routines. Which is fine but certainly not worth 39.99 a year
  5. [R8] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Intuitive and great: I’ve been using StrongLifts for years. It’s simple, and helps me get it done. Great app!
  6. [R61] Stronger 2/5 · US Few bugs but love the app: There are a few bugs to be worked out but overall I love it. It is just not working well at all right now.
  7. [R63] Stronger 3/5 · US Great app, still buggy: Overall, I’ve been really enjoying this app as a way to design and track my workouts. I like that it’s focused only on weight lifting. However, the AI-coach feature is still incredibly buggy. I tried using it to design the 6-week routine with 5x workouts a week, and I think if you happen to skip a day, it starts acting weird. It had me doing the routine on a Tues->Tues cycl
  8. [R19] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 2/5 · US Declining Quality: I’ve used this app for around three years. In the beginning, it was one of the best weightlifting apps I had tried. It was reliable, easy to use, and made tracking my workouts simple. Things started to change after the lifetime subscription was introduced. I don’t know whether it was related, but it gave me the impression that the focus shifted away from maintaining and improvi
  9. [R32] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Great app: Emailed support about an issue with the app and they fixed it within 48 hours. Great app!
  10. [R75] Stronger 3/5 · US Same bugs for about a year now: This might be the first time reviewing an app but i tried the trial a -8 months ago and it wasnt that good of an app. I forgot to cancel the trial and i ended up paying the year. Ive tried to use it but then the same issues its had for months keep coming up. The idea is cool but the devs dont really care much about it.
  11. [R9] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 3/5 · GB Good but expensive: This program is good and has helped me get stronger, and the new Liquid Glass update looks great. However, the Pro subscription is too expensive, and the frequent pop-ups are very frustrating.
  12. [R12] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 3/5 · GB Good app but too expensive.: Great features, simple to track but poor value for money
  13. [R68] Stronger 5/5 · US Best app I’ve seen.: Pretty good subscription price. Only $40 a year. And for all Stronger includes, it’s worth the price.
  14. [R91] Stronger 2/5 · US PAYWALL and 3 day split: That app is cool and has lots of features which can make tracking workouts more fun. Unfortunately, most of the features they advertise are behind paywalls. It gets worse too, even the bare minimum for a workout app is also behind a paywall. The app only lets you create 3 preset workouts that you can select when going to the gym. These presets you create have all the exerc
  15. [R2] Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan 5/5 · US Best lifting app!!: I love this workout! Support is the best. They take care of things right away and they have a ton of FAQs to help with lifting and support for the app. I would never consider using anything else! Whatever they ask for the Pro Subscription, pay it! You won’t be sorry.
  16. [R97] Stronger 1/5 · US Horrible Support.: I didn’t sign up for the yearly plan, I opted for the monthly one. It charged me for the yearly plan and support will not respond to any of my emails. It’s been days, and I’ve emailed them 3 times. Don’t waste your money.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store