Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs 5x5 Workout Tracker

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

5x5 Workout Tracker

This app guides beginners through a proven weightlifting program focused on major barbell exercises. It tracks your progress, suggests weight increases, and provides explanation videos for each movement to build strength and confidence.

Highlights
  • Beginner weightlifting program
  • Progress tracking
  • Weight increase suggestions
  • Exercise explanation videos
  • Full-body workout structure
Features
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The 5x5 workout is the ultimate beginner's weight lifting program. The program helps you build a solid foundation of strength with 5 major barbell exercises. Get started with a proven program and build a full-body foundation and get used to using a barbell. This workout program is perfect for beginner weightlifters because it starts with low weights, introduces you to the major barbell movements, and helps build confidence and strength. The 5x5 app tracks your progress so you know when to add more weight and lift heavier. The app guides you through each exercise with explanation videos so you know exactly what to do. Stop messing around in the gym and start a full-body workout program to structure your workouts and guide you through getting stronger. See the terms of service here: https://www.appfactoryfitness.com/terms-of-service/5x5-terms-of-service

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
5x5 Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan and 5x5 Workout Tracker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of 5x5 Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 63% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's. 5x5 Workout Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 222) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and 5x5 Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 5x5 Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan has 77K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's written reviews are positive against 92% of 5x5 Workout Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, 5x5 Workout Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus 5x5 Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan5x5 Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better4.8 (222 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better222
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsApp Factory, LLC

Customer experience

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

All ratings76,863 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,428 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative33.5%

5x5 Workout Tracker

All ratings219 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

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

5x5 Workout Tracker

From 222 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free and easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and no-frills design
  • 👍 Great for tracking workouts
  • 👍 Helps with progressive overload
  • 👍 Good for 5x5 program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Rest timer inconsistency
  • 🐛 UI can be clunky
  • 🐛 Plate calculator crashes
  • 🐛 Workout B button inaccessible in analytics
  • 🐛 App can be glitchy

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

5x5 Workout Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Rest timer does not work consistently
  • App freezes and shuts down when clicking calculator button
  • Weight Used/Total Lifted buttons overlap Workout B button in analytics tab
  • App can be glitchy

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to buy upgrades instead of subscription
  • Include 55 lb plate options in calculator
  • Fix Rest Timer functionality
  • Automatically increase weights by 5 lb for next workout
  • Option to delete history
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  • Improve UI for fixing typos
  • Fix overlapping buttons in analytics tab

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly2 variants$29.993 Months
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • StrongLifts Pro 5 Years$199.99
  • StrongLifts Pro 5 Years$239.99
4 purchases

5x5 Workout Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5x5 Workout Tracker free?
5x5 Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or 5x5 Workout Tracker?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while 5x5 Workout Tracker averages 4.8 from 222 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or 5x5 Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor 5x5 Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or 5x5 Workout Tracker?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, and 5x5 Workout Tracker monthly. Most recently, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated on November 8, 2026 and 5x5 Workout Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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