Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs TrueCals

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

TrueCals

Features
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TrueCals makes calorie tracking effortless. Snap a photo of your meal, scan a barcode, or search from 1.4 million real foods — and get accurate macros in seconds. AI MEAL SCANNER Point your camera at any meal. The AI identifies what you're eating, estimates calories and macros, and asks follow-up questions to get it right. Works with home-cooked food, restaurant plates, and packaged snacks. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any product barcode for instant nutrition info. The AI figures out serving sizes for you — whether you had a tablespoon or the whole jar. 1.4 MILLION FOODS Search real foods that real people actually eat, ranked by how often they're logged. Every result comes with full macro breakdowns. DAILY SCORE A simple 0-100 score based on your calorie accuracy, protein intake, and daily habits. One number that tells you how your day went. CUSTOM HABITS Track up to 15 daily habits alongside your food. Workout, water, sleep, steps — whatever matters to you. Everything counts toward your score. APPLE HEALTH Step count syncs automatically from your iPhone or Apple Watch straight to your dashboard. HISTORY YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE Filter by 7, 30, or 90 days. See averages, scores, and trends. Tap any day to edit meals or fix mistakes. SMART ONBOARDING Enter your stats once. TrueCals calculates your ideal calorie and protein targets, shows you a 12-week weight projection, and builds a plan around your goal. SYNCS EVERYWHERE Log on your phone, check on your tablet. Real-time cloud sync keeps everything in one place. Built for people who want to track their food without fighting their app.

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
TrueCals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueCals at none against Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's 15. TrueCals also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. TrueCals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus TrueCals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanTrueCals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings77K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStrongLiftsAmer Sarhan

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

TrueCals

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
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  • 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
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  • Pro Family Lifetime$299.99
  • Pro Family Lifetime Upgrade$299.99
None

TrueCals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueCals free?
TrueCals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or TrueCals have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor TrueCals shows ads.

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