They got greedy.
Response from developer
Thank you for using the app for years, and for the kind words about the gains. Being asked to pay for something you used for free is a fair thing to be unhappy about, and I won't pretend otherwise. Free Log, workout history, and basic progress tracking are still free, so you can keep training without paying. Pro adds intermediate programming, custom templates, an AI Coach, the Blue Book in the app, the advanced Training FAQ, and Apple Watch and Apple Health integration. You're right that a general AI can write a workout plan. We built this to handle the day-to-day of the method and keep the app maintained and growing. If you'd like to talk it through, email customersupport@strength.club. Keep adding weight to the bar.
Just what I was looking for
Response from developer
Thank you! Simplicity was the goal, so I'm glad the layout works for you. If you ever need help with anything, reach out anytime at customersupport@strength.club. Keep adding weight to the bar!
Cannot cancel Pro subscription
Response from developer
Hi Lisa, sorry for the hassle. Subscriptions can't be managed inside the app. They're handled by the store that took the payment (Apple or Google), under the account that started the trial. If your husband started it, he'll need to be signed into his account to cancel or change the plan. You can find it under Subscriptions in your device or store settings. If you'd like a hand, email customersupport@strength.club and we'll help. We reply within 24 hours.
Great app
Many thanks
Response from developer
Thank you so much — coming back to the program over the years and making it work is exactly what it's designed for. Really glad the app has been part of that journey. Keep adding weight to the bar!
Great app to start or get back into weightlifting
Response from developer
Two months in and already thinking ahead to the next phase — that's exactly the right mindset. The free version gets you through the novice linear progression, and when you do hit that first plateau, the paid plan unlocks stall detection, deload guidance, and the Advanced Novice program to keep the bar moving. Glad it's working for you!
Downgrade from V1
Response from developer
We're sorry V1 gave you trouble — that was a server issue on our end and it should be working again now. Your frustration about plate math being behind a paywall is genuinely fair feedback, and it's the kind of thing we take seriously. The free tier does cover logging and history; we put plate math in Pro because it's tied to the full programming engine, but we hear you that it feels like paying for a calculator. On the interface — V2 is a big departure from V1's simplicity, and not everyone prefers it. We'd love a chance to help you get settled. Reach out at customersupport@strength.club and we'll do what we can.
Still haven’t fixed main issues with v1. This is a pass again.
Response from developer
Thanks for the detailed feedback — the frustration is fair. You're right that the Free Log and the structured program run separately right now, and we're not going to dress that up. The ability to add assistance work directly alongside your programmed lifts is a real gap, not a framing issue. A lot of what you're describing is actually being addressed in v1.1.4, which is currently in beta. If you want early access, email us at customersupport@strength.club and we'll add you to the beta list — your feedback at that stage would genuinely help us get it right before it ships to everyone. The TrainHeroic comparison is a useful benchmark and we take it seriously. UX is an area we're investing in, and we'd rather hear specific criticism like yours than polite silence.
No health integration
Response from developer
Thanks for sticking with the method despite the frustration — that's fair feedback. Apple Health and Apple Watch integration are in active development and included in our v1.1.2 beta right now, so it's genuinely close, not vaporware. We know "soon" wears thin when you've been waiting, and we're sorry it hasn't shipped to everyone yet. In the meantime, the rest timer on your phone is the most reliable workaround we can offer. If you want early beta access, email us at customersupport@strength.club and we'll see what we can do. Keep adding weight to the bar. — Starting Strength team
Fantastic!
Response from developer
Thank you so much — this made our day! The lifetime option is there exactly for people who are committed to the long haul, and it sounds like you're one of them. The automatic weight calculations and progression are really the heart of the app, so we're glad that's landing as useful. Keep adding weight to the bar, and if you ever need anything, we're at customersupport@strength.club. — Starting Strength team
Simple, straightforward, and effective
Response from developer
Thank you for the kind words, and big thanks to your friend for the recommendation! You've already figured out the most important part — consistency is the variable that matters most, and the fact that you own that is a great sign. The app will handle the programming, progression, and plate math; you just have to show up. Welcome back to the bar, and enjoy watching those weights climb. If you ever need anything, we're at customersupport@strength.club. — The Starting Strength Team
Not ready
Response from developer
Thanks for getting back under the bar — that's the important thing. We want to be upfront: the rest timer issue you described has been addressed in a recent update, so if you haven't updated the app lately, that fix should already be waiting for you in the App Store. If it's still misbehaving after updating, please email us at customersupport@strength.club and we'll sort it out fast. On losing your place during the overhead press — we'd like to understand exactly what happened there. A quick email to customersupport@strength.club with the details will help us reproduce it and get it fixed. V2 is a genuine step forward from V1 — automatic stall detection, smarter programming, plate math, and more — and we think it'll be worth the switch once these rough edges are smoothed out. We'd love to earn you back. — The Starting Strength Team
Simple and effective
Response from developer
Thank you so much — we're glad the app is doing its job and staying out of your way! Simple and effective is exactly what we aimed for. Keep adding weight to the bar, and if you ever need anything, we're at customersupport@strength.club. — The Starting Strength Team
Perfect
So I was a bit concerned at first, as the new App was announced.
But that was totally unnecessary. I reported two bugs, which got fixed immediately. Also I wished for a feature (display not only plates per side, but also the total weight per side on the bar) which got implemented by now. Big thank you to the whole team.
The pricing,… yep, it’s not cheap. And I personally don’t use all of the features of the pro version. But I pulled the trigger on the buy once cry once edition. I just appreciate the flawless experience and customer oriented service up until now, and for all the years of usage ahead of me.
Thank you for this App!
Response from developer
Thank you so much — this genuinely made our day. You've been with us through the original app, the Strength Club detour, and now V2, and that kind of long-term trust means everything to us. We're really glad the transition turned out better than you feared. Hearing that the bug fixes came through quickly and that the total weight per side feature landed — those are exactly the kinds of wins we work hard to deliver. Thank you for taking the time to report those issues; users like you make the app better for everyone. The "buy once, cry once" mindset is exactly the spirit we designed the lifetime option for. We'll keep earning it. Here's to many more years of productive training. If anything ever comes up, we're at customersupport@strength.club. — The Starting Strength Team
