Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs MenuAI

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

MenuAI

Instantly access nutrition information for restaurant menus. Scan menus with your camera or browse a database of over 200 restaurants and 39,000+ items. Filter meals by dietary goals like high protein or keto.

Highlights
  • Instant nutrition info for restaurant menus
  • AI menu scanning with camera
  • Dietary filters (High Protein, Low Cal, Keto)
  • Interactive map of nearby restaurants
  • Automatic restaurant menu requests
  • Save favorite menus and meals
  • Personalized meal recommendations
Features
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MenuAI – Know What to Eat Before You Take a Bite Eating out doesn't have to mean guessing. MenuAI gives you instant nutrition info for any restaurant menu — whether it's a big chain or a spot you've never heard of. Search 200+ restaurants with 39,000+ menu items, or scan any menu with your camera for AI analysis in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Browse verified menus from top chains — nutrition info already there • Scan any menu with your camera for instant AI analysis • Filter by High Protein, Low Cal, or Keto with one tap • Find nearby restaurants on an interactive map • Request any restaurant menu automatically — no photo needed • Save your favorite menus and meals • Set your dietary goals and get personalized picks PREMIUM: Unlock unlimited scans, advanced nutritional breakdowns, and full access to all features. LEGAL: This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). Privacy Policy: https://menumacros.com/privacy Contact: admin@menumacros.com

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
MenuAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan at 4.9 against MenuAI's 3.0. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 2) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). MenuAI's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 MenuAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's written reviews are positive against 50% of MenuAI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, MenuAI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus MenuAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanMenuAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsSvgTrace

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%

MenuAI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

MenuAI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

MenuAI

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuAI free?
MenuAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or MenuAI?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while MenuAI averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or MenuAI have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor MenuAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or MenuAI?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, and MenuAI fortnightly. Most recently, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated on November 6, 2026 and MenuAI on November 5, 2026.

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