Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs GymNotes

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

GymNotes

Log and track your gym workouts with this comprehensive planner and exercise log. Visualize progress with detailed graphs and build custom routines. Ideal for strength training and fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Workout planner
  • Workout tracker
  • Exercise log
  • Custom routine builder
  • Progress graphs
  • Rest timer
  • Superset support
Features
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GymNotes: The Ultimate Workout Planner, Tracker, and Exercise Log App GymNotes is your all-in-one workout planner, workout tracker, and exercise log for organizing and maximizing your fitness journey. Whether you're lifting heavy, following a custom plan, or just starting out, GymNotes gives you everything you need to stay consistent, improve, and succeed. Perfect for gym-goers, strength athletes, and anyone seeking a smarter gym log and weightlifting tracker. Top Features: • Voice Workout Logging: Speak your sets, reps, and weights and let GymNotes do the writing. • Workout Planner: Structure your workouts and routines with ease. • Workout Tracker: Track every rep, set, and weight with precision. • Exercise Log: Log exercises quickly, stay consistent, and improve. • Gym Log: Keep your full training history organized and accessible. • Weightlifting Tracker: Record heavy lifts and monitor strength gains. • Fitness Journal: Add notes to your sessions to track mindset and goals. • Exercise Tracker: Visualize your progress with clear graphs and stats. • Rep Counter and Repcount Friendly: Stay focused without missing any details. Additional Benefits: • Custom Routine Builder: Create and customize unlimited routines tailored to your goals. • 400+ Exercises with Videos: Improve your form and add variety to your training. • Progress Graphs: Visualize muscle growth, strength gains, and PRs. • Rest Timer: Keep your sessions productive with optimal rest intervals. • Superset Support: Log complex routines easily and efficiently. • Ideal for Strength Training, Bodybuilding, and Fitness Enthusiasts. Who Is GymNotes For? • Strength Athletes & Powerlifters: Track squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and more. • Gym Enthusiasts: From beginners to seasoned lifters, GymNotes adapts to your style. • Fitness Journalers: Document every session and track your long-term growth. • Rep Counters: Log every set, rep, and weight without missing a beat. • Superset Fans: Manage complex training sessions with ease. • FitNotes, RepCount, and Egym Users: A great alternative with more flexibility. Why Choose GymNotes? GymNotes blends the simplicity of an exercise log with the power of a full workout tracker and routine builder. Designed for both casual users and serious lifters, it combines planning, logging, and tracking in one intuitive app. Whether you're building strength, boosting endurance, or just staying fit, GymNotes gives you the tools to reach your fitness goals faster. Users Love GymNotes: "Finally, a workout app that lets me track everything without hassle!" "GymNotes helped me hit my PRs and stay consistent." "Switched from FitNotes — GymNotes is exactly what I needed for my Egym training." Key Advantages: • Seamless workout planning and tracking. • Accurate rep and set logging. • Superset-friendly interface. • Progress visualization with detailed graphs. • Ideal for gym workouts, Egym sessions, and personal routines. Terms and Conditions The GymNotes Pro subscription automatically renews if you do not cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription's expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal by adjusting your Apple account settings. You have the right to withdraw from your initial subscription within 14 days of starting it. Full Terms and Conditions: https://terms.gymnotesapp.com/ Download GymNotes today and unlock your full fitness potential. Stay strong, lift smarter, and track like a pro!

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
GymNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan and GymNotes both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GymNotes's written reviews are positive against 66% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's. GymNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 6). 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. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and GymNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 5.0 for GymNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan has 77K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of GymNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update fortnightly, GymNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus GymNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanGymNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsMykyta Subotin

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%

GymNotes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GymNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly2 variants$29.993 Months
Show 4 more
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Quarterly$99.993 Months
One-time5
  • StrongLifts Pro 5 Years$199.99
  • Pro Lifetime$199.99
  • StrongLifts Pro 5 Years$239.99
Show 2 more
  • Pro Family Lifetime$299.99
  • Pro Family Lifetime Upgrade$299.99
3 purchases

GymNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • GymNotes: Log & Track Workouts$49.99

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymNotes free?
GymNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or GymNotes?
GymNotes is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while GymNotes averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or GymNotes have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor GymNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or GymNotes?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update fortnightly, and GymNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated on September 24, 2026 and GymNotes on September 21, 2026.

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