Starting Strength (Legacy) vs My Texas Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Starting Strength (Legacy)
This app guides beginners through a proven strength training program with detailed instructions, video demonstrations, and interactive logging. It simplifies tracking progress and calculating weights for exercises like squats, presses, and deadlifts.
- Beginner barbell exercise instructions
- Novice strength training program guidance
- Interactive workout logging
- Warmup and workset weight calculator
- Exercise video and photo instructions
- Cloud sync for training data
- Customizable progression
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Please note, this is the legacy version. An all new version of the Starting Strength App is on the store, search "Starting Strength Official" The Starting Strength Method is the fastest, most efficient and straightforward way to increase total body strength for complete beginners. ====== Here's some reviews from our users 5/5 "What do you get when you combine the best method to get stronger with detailed instructional videos, thorough explanations AND an actual day to day program? THIS APP! Finally! Perfect for both beginners and experienced lifters and worth much more than the price I paid for. Thank you Starting Strength! 5/5 "I've tried 2-3 other apps. I've kept paper logs. Nothing has been easier to use than this app. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't enter my warm up sets...its because you don't need to! You enter your work set weight and it tells you exactly what to load on the warmup-ups..." 5/5 "Wonderful, straight-forward way to keep DOING THE PROGRAM. A simple and clear way to apply the SS principles and track your work.” 5/5 "Like others, I was on the fence about buying this app to help kickstart my starting strength program. This app deserves it's high average rating, and you should pull the trigger if you are reading this.” 5/5 "I tried a few free apps before buying this app, this one is well worth the money. Best app out there for barbell training" ====== Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and considered the most productive method in existence for anyone beginning a strength training program. "The best book ever written on strength training" - Jim Wendler, champion powerlifter. ++++++++++ Features: - Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic barbell exercises: the squat, press, deadlift, bench press and power clean. - Walks you through the famous Starting Strength Novice Program -- shows you how to start, what weight to add and when to add extra exercises. - Enough programs to get you through the first year of training including accessory exercises of chinups and back extensions. - Designed for use at the gym with quick access to multiple angle videos and photo instructions of each exercise. - Lift instructions and diagrams from the Starting Strength Book by Mark Rippetoe. - Interactive logging tools journal your strength progression. - Warmup and workset calculator shows you exactly how many plates to put on each side of the bar. - Workset Rest Timer, customisable for each exercise. - Customise your progression for each exercise. - Add and save additional notes for each workout, and access previous notes easily. - Never lose your training data again! Cloud Sync backs up your training log data and restores it across multiple devices. - Download training log data as CSV (requires account) - Helpful hints and tutorials help you learn and progress safely. - How to program the basic exercises into the most effective program for long-term progress. - Metric (kgs) or Imperials (lbs), and change at any time. Have any comments, questions or suggestions? Please email us at hello@shabu.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7754358
My Texas Method
This app automates a structured strength training program, calculating your exact training weights based on your max lifts and available plates. It allows for full program customization, progress tracking with visual charts, and sharing workouts via QR codes. The app is designed for focused, offline use with no ads.
- Automatic weight calculations
- Smart weight updates with plate configuration
- Full program customization
- Workout sharing via QR codes
- Progress tracking with visual charts
- Offline functionality
- Apple Watch support
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My Texas Method automates the Texas Method workout program so you can focus on lifting. Simply enter your max weights, and the app calculates your training weights automatically for every exercise. WHAT IS THE TEXAS METHOD? The Texas Method is a proven intermediate strength program with three training days per week: - Volume Day (Monday) - Build muscle with high-volume sets - Recovery Day (Wednesday) - Refine technique with moderate weights - Intensity Day (Friday) - Test strength with heavy singles AUTOMATIC WEIGHT CALCULATIONS Stop doing gym math. Enter your max weight for each lift, and My Texas Method calculates every training weight based on the programmed percentages. Your squat is 315 lbs? The app shows exactly what to load for 5x5 at 80%. SMART WEIGHT UPDATES Configure your available plates and let the app do the rest. Set how many micro plates you own (0.5kg, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, etc.), choose your rounding mode (Round Up/Down/Nearest), and enable automatic updates. When you hit a new PR, all your program weights recalculate instantly using your exact plate setup. No more impossible combinations or manual adjustments. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Create your own programs beyond the default Texas Method structure. Add custom weeks, customize training days, adjust sets and reps, and modify percentages. Add your own exercises or tweak the default program to match your specific needs. Your program, your way. SHARE YOUR PROGRAMS Share training programs instantly with QR codes: • Generate QR codes for any program template • Post on social media for your followers to scan • Share with training partners at the gym • Import programs by scanning - no typing required • Works for both default templates and custom programs TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Visual charts show your strength gains over time. See your max weight history with interactive graphs. Filter by date range: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or all-time. Track statistics including min, max, average, and percentage change. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your complete training data as JSON for safe backup. Import to restore from previous backups or transfer data to a new device. Your training history is always protected. CORE EXERCISES INCLUDED - Squat - Bench Press - Deadlift - Press - Power Clean - Power Snatch Plus add unlimited custom exercises with Unlimited Customize. SIMPLE, FOCUSED DESIGN No ads. No social feeds. No bloat. Just your workout program, organized and ready when you hit the gym. Works completely offline - no internet required. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT View your workout on your wrist. Quick reference during training without pulling out your phone. UNIT FLEXIBILITY Switch between metric (kg) and imperial (lb) units instantly. Your training weights update automatically. FLEXIBLE PRICING Choose the plan that works for you: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription (save 33%) - Lifetime purchase (pay once, own forever) PERFECT FOR - Intermediate lifters ready for structured periodization - Athletes transitioning from beginner programs like StrongLifts 5x5 - Powerlifters seeking organized training logs - CrossFit athletes supplementing with linear periodization - Advanced lifters wanting full program customization Download My Texas Method and simplify your strength training today. Terms of Use: https://mytexasmethod.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://mytexasmethod.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starting Strength (Legacy) at 83% against My Texas Method's 0%. Starting Strength (Legacy) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). My Texas Method's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
My Texas Method is free to download; Starting Strength (Legacy) costs $14.99 up front. Starting Strength (Legacy) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and My Texas Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Starting Strength (Legacy) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starting Strength (Legacy) has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Starting Strength (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of My Texas Method's.
Starting Strength (Legacy) ships an update every 5 weeks, My Texas Method every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Starting Strength (Legacy) | My Texas Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shabu Pty Ltd | Daisuke Adachi |
Customer experience
Starting Strength (Legacy)
My Texas Method
Bugs and requests
Starting Strength (Legacy)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with timer functionality
- Problems with weight and plate tracking
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Bugs when switching between exercises
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to modify exercises and programming
- Implement advanced programming options beyond novice linear progression
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add Apple Health integration
- Enhance UI and user experience
My Texas Method
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Starting Strength (Legacy)
- 3 Months Pro$19.993 Months
- Pro Quaterly$19.993 Months
- Annual Pro$39.991 Year
- Single Form Check$24.99
- Unlock Pro Forever$59.99
- 3 x Form Checks$69.99
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- 10 Form Checks$209.99
- 20 x Form Checks$399.99
My Texas Method
- Unlimited Customize7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Customize7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited Customize$99.99
Questions
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