Comparison

STRNG vs OWNU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

STRNG

This fitness app offers personalized workout plans and nutrition guidance from influential fitness experts. It provides a comprehensive exercise library, on-demand classes, and a supportive community to help users achieve their health and physique goals.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Comprehensive exercise library
  • On-demand fitness classes
  • Customizable nutrition plans
  • Progress tracking tools
  • Holistic health approach
Features
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STRNG — Strength, Coaching & Movement Train smarter. Move better. Stay consistent. STRNG is the all-in-one fitness app built for people who want to train for life — not just for a season. Most fitness apps push you to go harder until you burn out or break down. STRNG is built differently. We focus on movement quality, real coaching, and consistency — because the people who get results aren't the ones who train the hardest. They're the ones who keep showing up. Whether you train at home or in the gym, whether you're starting out or chasing a new personal best, STRNG gives you everything you need in one place. TRAINING PLANS FOR EVERY GOAL Build muscle, lose fat, get fitter, or train around life. Choose from structured programmes designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels — including pre and postnatal plans, express workouts for busy weeks, strength, conditioning and performance training. Every plan is built to progress with you. 1:1 COACHING Real coaching from a real coach — not a chatbot, not a generic plan. Get matched with a dedicated coach who builds around your goals, your schedule and your body. Message anytime through in-app chat, get accountability when motivation runs low, and finally have someone in your corner who knows your name. Limited capacity, real attention. THE MOVE SERIES Train the way athletes do. Our MOVE Series blends rehab principles with performance training across four pillars — ACTIVATE (prepare your body before training), RESTORE (address restrictions and niggles), REBUILD (fix the patterns behind stuck lifts) and RECOVER (maintain quality and reduce stiffness). It's not just workouts. It's a system that keeps you training consistently at a higher level over time. OVER 100 ON-DEMAND CLASSES Your studio, at the gym or at home. Follow along with on-demand classes across strength, conditioning, mobility and more — filmed with real coaches, suitable for every level. Train wherever you are, whenever it suits you. SMARTER NUTRITION Science-backed calorie and macro goals built around you, plus over 1,000 delicious, macro-friendly recipes to fuel your training. No fad diets, no guesswork — just nutrition that supports how you move. PERFECT YOUR FORM Clear video demonstrations for every exercise, so you always know exactly what you're doing and why. Train with confidence, reduce your risk of injury, and get more from every session. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log your sessions, track your lifts, and watch your consistency build over time. Collect STRNG achievements as you go and stay motivated towards your next milestone — because progress you can see is progress you keep. WHY STRNG? Real 1:1 coaching with human support and accountability Training plans for every goal and every level Over 100 on-demand classes for home or gym The MOVE Series — rehab-led training for long-term performance 1,000+ recipes with personalised nutrition goals Form guides for every exercise Progress tracking and achievements While using STRNG, members report feeling stronger, fitter and more consistent than ever before. Tens of thousands of people have already transformed the way they train. This isn't about chasing a quick fix. It's about building strength that lasts — physically, mentally, and for the long haul. Consistency beats perfection. Movement is the answer. Download STRNG and start training for life. Same community. Stronger than ever. https://www.joinstrng.com/terms-and-conditions

About

OWNU

This app provides structured strength training plans and workouts designed specifically for women. It offers guidance from a renowned personal trainer, including exercise videos, tracking tools, and nutritional recipes to help users achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Tailored gym plans
  • Strength-focused workouts
  • Rep and weight tracking
  • Instructional exercise videos
  • Muscle diagrams
  • High-protein recipes
Features
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OWNU is Sweden’s leading strength training app for women. Created by world-renowned personal trainer Hanna Öberg (with a total of 5 million followers), OWNU removes the planning and guesswork at the gym, so you can focus on lifting heavy - and seeing results. We know strength training: OWNU has helped more than 150,000 women worldwide become stronger - both physically and mentally. OWNU includes: - 30+ gym plans tailored to your goals and schedule - for beginners and experienced lifters - Hundreds of strength-focused workouts - Rep and weight tracking - Instructional exercise videos - Muscle Diagram so you know where you should feel each exercise - Intensity Tracker so you know you’re lifting heavy enough - 600 healthy, high-protein recipes with calculated nutritional values - Digital workout notes - Warm-ups & Cool-downs - Pregnancy and Postpartum training programs No more guessing or planning - OWNU gives you a clear plan so you can focus on lifting heavier and becoming stronger, physically and mentally. Start your 7-day free trial and become your strongest self. Choose between a monthly or annual subscription. OWNU - We Do Strength --- Your subscription works across all your devices and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings or under Settings → Subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad. Please note: no refunds will be issued for unused portions of any subscription period. Terms & Conditions: https://www.ownuapp.com/pages/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/30240320

Screenshots

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OWNU4 screens

Verdict

The call

STRNG and OWNU both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OWNU's written reviews are positive against 53% of STRNG's. STRNG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STRNG sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per month and OWNU sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for STRNG against 4.8 for OWNU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of STRNG's written reviews are positive against 80% of OWNU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STRNG ships an update every 5 days, OWNU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STRNG versus OWNU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTRNGOWNU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings)4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.5% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB70 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperSTRONG&SXY LTDHanna Öberg

Customer experience

STRNG

All ratings3,809 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative33.7%

OWNU

All ratings3,289 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

STRNG

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Challenging and effective workouts
  • 🍽️ Customizable meal plans
  • 📚 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
  • 🕰️ Helpful workout timers and tracking
  • 🤝 Supportive community and customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app glitches and bugs
  • 🔄 Limited ability to customize workouts
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🧭 Lack of progress tracking and history
  • 🍲 Meal plans not very flexible or personalized

OWNU

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Effective workouts
  • 📊 Detailed progress tracking
  • 🍽️ Useful meal plans and recipes
  • 🤸‍♀️ Suitable for all fitness levels
  • 🧠 Helpful exercise instructions and videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Unreliable workout timers
  • 🤔 Limited exercise substitution options
  • 💰 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🤯 Overwhelming number of workout options

Bugs and requests

STRNG

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during workouts
  • Workout data not saving properly
  • Meal plans not updating when swapping recipes
  • Inconsistent timer and rest period functionality
  • Login and password reset issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom workout routines
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • More personalized meal planning options
  • Progress tracking and historical data
  • Apple Watch integration

OWNU

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Weight/rep tracking not saving properly
  • Workout progress not updating correctly
  • Nutrition section frequently glitching
  • Subscription issues and refund problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Calendar view for workout history
  • Customizable workout order and rest times
  • Barbell-focused and superset-only workout guides
  • More detailed exercise demonstrations
  • Integration with fitness tracking devices
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  • Ability to save and reuse custom meals

In-app purchases

16 purchases

STRNG

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$26.991 Month
  • 3 Months$75.903 Months
  • 6 Months$78.996 Months
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  • 12 months$175.991 Year
One-time12
  • Kickstart Guide$19.99
  • HOURGLASS GUIDE$29.99
  • Lisa's 8 Week 4 Day Gym Guide$29.99
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  • Andrea Home$39.99
  • Movements for life vol. 1$39.99
  • GLUTE BUILDER GUIDE$39.99
  • Romanes Lean Bulk Guide$39.99
  • Lisa's 8 Week Lean Guide$39.99
  • Lisa's 8 Week Glute Guide$39.99
  • Lisa's 8 Week Strong Guide$39.99
  • Romane's 8 Week Shred Guide$39.99
  • Romane's 8 Week Bulking Guide$39.99
5 purchases

OWNU

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$45.993 Months
  • Annual (12 months)$83.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is STRNG free?
STRNG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OWNU free?
OWNU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STRNG or OWNU?
OWNU is rated higher. STRNG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while OWNU averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do STRNG or OWNU have ads?
Neither STRNG nor OWNU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STRNG or OWNU?
STRNG ships an update every 5 days, and OWNU every 3 weeks. Most recently, STRNG was updated on October 20, 2026 and OWNU on October 19, 2026.

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