Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Trybe

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

Head to head
About

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

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
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Get stronger with the world’s simplest, most proven barbell program: the 5×5 workout. No guesswork. Just follow along and see real results, in just 3 workouts a week. StrongLifts is made for lifters starting or returning to barbell strength training. The app removes all confusion and complexity by guiding you through every 5×5 workout. It plans every exercise, set, and weight so you always know exactly what to do. The time-tested 5×5 workout gets you stronger, week after week. No experience needed. ▸ Proven 3×/week strength program: Structured workouts, all planned for you. ▸ No guesswork: Fully automated progression for consistent strength gains. ▸ Just follow along: Simple interface with timers. Focus on lifting, not fiddling. ▸ Stay motivated. See your strength go up every week with clear progress charts. ▸ Easy to stick with. Simple, guided 3×/week program. No decisions, just results. Over 3 million lifters worldwide have started or restarted their strength journey with StrongLifts since 2007. The app has been featured and reviewed in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. StrongLifts is the best strength app, with more than 200,000 five-star reviews worldwide. StrongLifts is built on the classic 5×5 workout made famous by legends like Reg Park, Bill Starr, and Glenn Pendlay. For more than 70 years, the 5×5 workout has been proven to get new and returning lifters stronger, quickly and safely. Download StrongLifts today and join millions getting stronger. StrongLifts is free to download, but requires a subscription to use. All new users get a 7-day free trial for the yearly plan. Monthly and quarterly plans are also available without a free trial. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of each period. Manage or cancel your subscription any time in your App Store account settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Trybe

Access world-class training programs developed by fitness creators and coaches. Follow easy-to-understand workouts with built-in timers and demonstration videos to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Workout programs by fitness creators
  • Exercise demonstration videos
  • Convenient timers with sound
  • Downloadable content
  • Fitness goal tracking
Features
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Trybe allows you to train with your favorite fitness creators and coaches. Our creators develop workouts that are easy to follow and keep you motivated. You get a workout program designed by expert coaches so you know exactly what to do to reach your goal. Our app also comes with convenient features to make training easier, like: - Exercise demonstration videos - Convenient timers with sound - Downloadable content to save on data usage - And much more Get in better shape and download Trybe now. By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
Trybe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan at 77K against Trybe's 722. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Trybe's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.9 for Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan against 4.8 for Trybe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan has 77K ratings behind it against 722, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's written reviews are positive against 77% of Trybe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update fortnightly, Trybe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus Trybe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanTrybe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better4.8 (722 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better722
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftstrybe, Inc.

Customer experience

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

All ratings76,719 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,329 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative30.7%

Trybe

All ratings722 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

From 77K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Trybe

From 722 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great workouts and UX
  • 👍 Efficient and well-balanced
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Practical and helpful
  • 👍 Challenging yet fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lagging and glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Inconsistent timers and transitions
  • 🐛 Lack of background music/sound
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs when switching apps
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating and setting up

Bugs and requests

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Trybe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or navigate
  • Workouts not saving or syncing properly
  • Freezing and crashing on iOS 11+
  • Inconsistent video loading and playback

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to adjust work/rest timers
  • Option to create custom workouts
  • Background audio playback
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More comprehensive workout programs
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  • Detailed exercise instructions and demos
  • Tracking for weights and progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly2 variants$29.993 Months
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  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Quarterly$99.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Lifetime$199.99
  • Pro Family Lifetime$299.99
  • Pro Family Lifetime Upgrade$299.99
15 purchases

Trybe

Subscriptions15
  • Elevate Shred Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Tao Physique Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Minus The Gym Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • MickiPhit Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Movement Flow Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bodyweight Warrior Monthly7 Days trial$22.951 Month
  • Movement Journey Monthly$24.491 Month
  • Minus The Gym 6 Month$74.996 Months
  • Tao Physique 6 Months$74.996 Months
  • Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months7 Days trial$100.006 Months
  • Movement Journey 6 Month$129.996 Months
  • Tao Physique Annual$134.991 Year
  • Bodyweight Warrior Annual7 Days trial$180.991 Year
  • Movement Journey Annual$204.991 Year

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trybe free?
Trybe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Trybe?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Trybe averages 4.8 from 722 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Trybe have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor Trybe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Trybe?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update fortnightly, and Trybe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated on September 24, 2026 and Trybe on September 6, 2026.

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