Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Plate Math

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

Plate Math

Effortlessly calculate the weight plates needed for your barbell to reach a target weight. This app eliminates guesswork and mental math, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your weightlifting sessions. Focus on your strength goals with this intuitive gym companion.

Highlights
  • Calculate exact weight plates needed
  • Eliminate guesswork and mental math
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Intuitive gym companion
  • Focus on strength goals
Features
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Plate Math is your ultimate gym companion, designed to simplify your weightlifting routine. This intuitive app helps you effortlessly calculate the exact weight plates needed on each side of a barbell to hit a specific target weight. Say goodbye to guesswork and mental math – Plate Math ensures accuracy and efficiency in your training, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: reaching your strength goals.

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
Plate Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan at 4.9 against Plate Math's 3.0. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (77K vs 2). Plate Math's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Plate Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus Plate Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanPlate Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings77K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsBenjamin Lavin

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%

Plate Math

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Plate Math

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
1 purchases

Plate Math

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plate Math free?
Plate Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Plate Math?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Plate Math averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Plate Math have ads?
Plate Math shows ads; Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan does not.

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