Comparison

Stronger vs LiftBetter

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

Head to head
About

Stronger

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
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Built for lifters who take their training seriously. Trusted by over 1 million athletes worldwide, Stronger is the simple and intuitive workout planner to help you crush your fitness goals. Track your workouts, receive AI coaching, and compete with your friends. Whether you want to build strength, lose weight, or simply stay consistent, Stronger is your perfect gym companion. WHY STRONGER? Join a global community of athletes logging their workouts, smashing fitness goals, and supporting each other. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TRAIN SMARTER - Workout Planner: Access hundreds of exercises tailored for every muscle group, with AI recommendations to optimise your training - Advanced Tracker: Easily log sets, reps, and weights, and track progress with powerful analytics - Warm-Up and Drop Sets: Record how much effort you're putting into every rep - Custom Workout Routines: Save your favourite exercises in personalised routines for structured, efficient training - Lifting Groups: Join or create groups to stay motivated and compete in challenges - Strength Score: Benchmark your strength and build a balanced physique - Customised Routines: Generate plans tailored to your goals - Warm-Up Tracking: Prep effectively and track warm-ups separately - Visual Guidance: Learn new lifts with detailed instructional GIFs FOR EVERY FITNESS JOURNEY Beginner or pro, Stronger supports you every step of the way: - Focus on specific muscle groups like shoulders, chest, or legs - Plan routines for strength, hypertrophy, or fat loss - Track total volume, rep max, and lifting history READ WHAT USERS SAY - "I'm a personal trainer and use Stronger every day—best app out there" - "Best workout tracker. I've been using Stronger for three months now. I've tried Jefit, Strong, and Hevy, and Stronger is the clear winner." - "This app is a game changer for my workouts. Five stars!" - "One of the best apps I've ever bought." GET STARTED TODAY Download now and start your free 7-day trial. Join a thriving community of lifters redefining strength training. Together, let's lift Stronger! STRONGER PRO Stronger PRO is available via auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Start with a free 7-day trial to explore all features. A subscription is required for full access after the trial period. If you choose not to subscribe, you'll retain free access to the Workout Planner and Visual Guidance. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings after purchase. TERMS & SUPPORT Have a question or suggestion? Reach out at [stronger@strongermobileapp.com](mailto:stronger@strongermobileapp.com). Privacy Policy: https://www.strongermobileapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.strongermobileapp.com/terms-of-use

About

LiftBetter

This app creates personalized workout plans based on your goals, experience, and schedule. It provides detailed exercise guidance, optimal set and rep ranges, and smart rest times to help you achieve real progress efficiently. Track your performance and see your strength improve over time.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Step-by-step exercise guidance
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Easy workout logging
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Plans for all experience levels
Features
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LiftBetter is a science-based workout planner that creates a personalised gym workout program based on your goals, training experience, schedule and preferences. Instead of giving everyone the same workout routine, LiftBetter builds a training plan that is designed specifically for you. Whether your goal is building muscle, getting stronger, improving your physique or staying consistent in the gym, LiftBetter helps you know exactly what to do every workout. A workout plan that is actually personalised Many fitness apps claim to create personalised workout plans, but most still rely on generic templates with only a few small adjustments. LiftBetter takes a much more detailed approach. The app starts by looking at your availability and generates multiple workout split options that fit your schedule. You can choose the split that best suits your lifestyle, making it much easier to stay consistent over the long term. You can then customise your training goals in as much detail as you want. You can: * Choose how much you want to train 21 different muscle groups. * Select from 7 different training emphasis levels for every muscle group. * Rank your muscle groups by priority. * Set your training experience and overall fitness goals. Science-based workout programming Every workout is built using evidence-based training principles. The app considers factors such as: * Weekly training volume * Training frequency * Recovery between workouts * Exercise selection * Progressive overload * Muscle group priorities * Your available training days Instead of randomly assigning exercises, LiftBetter creates a structured workout program designed to help you make consistent progress. Know exactly what to do in the gym Every workout tells you exactly what to do. You'll always know: * Which exercises to perform * How many sets to complete * Your target rep range * Your target RIR (Reps In Reserve) * How long to rest between sets Every exercise also includes a video tutorial so you can learn proper technique and perform each movement with confidence. Track every workout This is more than a workout planner. It also functions as a complete workout tracker. Log your: * Weight * Repetitions * Sets * RIR * Workout history The app automatically stores your previous performance so you always know what you achieved last time, making progressive overload simple to follow. Visualise your progress Track your improvement over time with detailed training statistics. See your: * Exercise progress * Personal records * Training volume * Workout streaks * Strength improvements Clear progress visualisations help you stay motivated and make better training decisions. Built to help you stay consistent Consistency is one of the biggest predictors of long-term results. LiftBetter removes uncertainty from your training by giving you a clear plan every time you enter the gym. Built-in rest timers, progress tracking, personalised workout schedules and clear exercise guidance help you spend less time wondering what to do and more time training. Perfect for * Muscle building (hypertrophy) * Strength training * Beginners looking for structure * Intermediate and advanced lifters * Anyone wanting a personalised workout plan * Gym users who want to train smarter Why us? Unlike traditional workout apps that provide generic routines, LiftBetter creates a workout program around your individual goals, schedule and priorities. Whether you train two days or six days per week, want to prioritise your chest, shoulders or legs, or simply want a structured gym workout that helps you make consistent progress, your program will be adapted. *LiftBetter offers a 3-day Free Trial, after which a subscription is necessary to use all features. ‘Powered by fatsecret nutrition API’ (www.fatsecret.com) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lines-privacy-policy/homepage

Screenshots

Stronger4 screens
LiftBetter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stronger and LiftBetter both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LiftBetter's written reviews are positive against 49% of Stronger's. Stronger's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Stronger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LiftBetter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stronger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronger has 18K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Stronger's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiftBetter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stronger versus LiftBetter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongerLiftBetter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Smart Technologies LTDLucas Masclee

Customer experience

Stronger

All ratings17,609 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews662 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative36.7%

LiftBetter

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stronger

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more exercise variations
  • Integrate cardio tracking
  • Allow customization of muscle groups
  • Add timer and rest period features
  • Enable kg to lbs conversion
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  • Improve social features and group functionality

LiftBetter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stronger

Subscriptions10
  • Stronger PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Stronger PRO$12.991 Month
  • STRONGER PRO$19.991 Year
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  • Stronger PRO Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Stronger PRO Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • STRONGER PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Stronger PRO annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Stronger PRO Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • STRONGER PRO ANNUAL7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Stronger PRO7 Days trial$69.991 Year
10 purchases

LiftBetter

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Monthly plan$13.491 Month
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly plan$14.991 Month
  • Annual plan3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Annual plan$44.991 Year
  • Annual plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual plan$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime plan$49.99
  • Lifetime plan$99.99

Questions

Is Stronger free?
Stronger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiftBetter free?
LiftBetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronger or LiftBetter?
Stronger is rated higher. Stronger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while LiftBetter averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Stronger or LiftBetter have ads?
Neither Stronger nor LiftBetter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stronger or LiftBetter?
Stronger ships an update every 3 days, and LiftBetter every 3 days. Most recently, Stronger was updated on November 5, 2026 and LiftBetter on November 4, 2026.

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