# Stronger vs MacroFactor Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stronger at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. Stronger also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (17K vs 4.6K). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 49%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stronger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stronger against 4.8 for MacroFactor Workouts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Stronger's written reviews are positive against 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's.

Stronger ships an update every 3 days, MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stronger | MacroFactor Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronger-gym-workout-planner/id1621719397/reviews) | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#123** |
| Size | 219 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Atlas Smart Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621719399) | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) |

## What reviewers say

### Stronger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronger-gym-workout-planner/id1621719397)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps serious lifters plan and track their workouts with AI coaching and community features. Log sets, reps, and weights, and monitor progress with powerful analytics to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** AI-optimized workout planner, Advanced exercise tracker, Customizable workout routines, Lifting groups and challenges, Strength score benchmarking, Visual exercise guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stronger PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Stronger PRO | $12.99 | per month |
| Stronger Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| STRONGER MONTHLY | $14.99 | per month |
| STRONGER PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| STRONGER PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| STRONGER PRO ANNUAL | $69.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Stronger PRO Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| STRONGER PRO ANNUAL | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and engaging
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for key features
- 🔒 Overly aggressive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent data tracking
- 🐛 Workout templates not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Workout logging not working correctly
- Inability to edit or delete past workouts
- Progress data disappearing or not syncing

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise variations
- Integrate cardio tracking
- Allow customization of muscle groups
- Add timer and rest period features
- Enable kg to lbs conversion


### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stronger free?

Stronger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

MacroFactor Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stronger or MacroFactor Workouts?

Stronger and MacroFactor Workouts are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17K and 4.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Stronger or MacroFactor Workouts have ads?

Neither Stronger nor MacroFactor Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stronger or MacroFactor Workouts?

Stronger ships an update every 3 days, and MacroFactor Workouts every 10 days. Most recently, Stronger was updated on October 18, 2026 and MacroFactor Workouts on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stronger or MacroFactor Workouts?

Stronger currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and MacroFactor Workouts at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*