# Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Bar Path

The clearest difference is price: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan at Free against Bar Path's $4.99. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (77K vs 5). Bar Path's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download; Bar Path costs $4.99 up front. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Bar Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan has 77K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bar Path's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan | Bar Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronglifts-5x5-workout-plan/id488580022/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-path/id1097402002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | #185 |
| Size | 161 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StrongLifts](https://appshunter.io/developer/916468093) | [Robert Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274) |

## What reviewers say

### Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronglifts-5x5-workout-plan/id488580022)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app guides you through a proven barbell strength training program with no guesswork. It plans every exercise, set, and weight for you, allowing you to focus on lifting and see consistent progress. Ideal for beginners or those returning to strength training.

**Highlights:** Proven 3x/week strength program, Automated progression, Guided workouts with timers, Progress charts, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Quarterly | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| StrongLifts Pro 5 Years | $199.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |
| StrongLifts Pro 5 Years | $239.99 | one-time |
| Pro Family Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Family Lifetime Upgrade | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective strength-building program
- 📈 Tracks progress and helps with consistency
- 🤖 Automatic weight progression and plate calculation
- ⏱️ Convenient timer and rest period tracking
- 📚 Helpful exercise form videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for some
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version
- ⚠️ Weights may not be accurate for all users
- 🕰️ Workouts can be time-consuming for some

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data loss and reset issues
- Inconsistent Apple Watch connectivity
- Inability to edit or delete custom exercises

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize core exercises
- Menstrual cycle tracking and programming
- More pre-built program options
- Integration with other fitness apps and devices
- Recommended meal plans and nutrition guidance


### Bar Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-path/id1097402002)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you analyze the quality of your training by tracking barbell trajectory, range of motion, and power output. Understand your weakest points and identify when your form breaks down for smarter workouts.

**Highlights:** Barbell trajectory plotting, Range of motion analysis, Identify weakest lift points, Measure power generation, Rep consistency tracking, Form breakdown detection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bar Path free?

Bar Path costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bar Path?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Bar Path averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bar Path have ads?

Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor Bar Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bar Path?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update fortnightly, and Bar Path fortnightly. Most recently, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bar Path on September 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bar Path?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Bar Path at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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