Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Peak Pull

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

Peak Pull

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The professional strength measurement tool built for personal trainers. Peak Pull turns your Bluetooth (BLE) scale into a precision strength testing instrument. Measure your clients' peak force, track their progress over time, and identify muscle imbalances - all from your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your BLE scale via Bluetooth 2. Register your clients 3. Start a measurement session 4. Save the results with the exercise name, body part, and side That's it: no complicated setup, no manual data entry. Just measure and go. KEY FEATURES - Bluetooth Scale Connection - Pair with compatible BLE scales instantly. Auto-reconnect remembers your last device, so you're ready to measure in seconds. - Client Management - Organize all your clients in one place. Add notes, view their exercise history, and track their total sessions at a glance. - Peak Force Tracking - Every session captures peak weight, average weight, duration, and stability detection. Save results with exercise name, body part, and optional notes. - Left/Right Paired Measurements - Measure the left side, then immediately measure the right. Both measurements are linked together for direct comparison. - Strength Imbalance Reports - See exactly where your clients are imbalanced. Color-coded visualizations show left vs. right differences by body part: green (balanced), yellow (moderate), red (significant). - Progress Statistics - View detailed stats per client, including peak, average, and minimum values across custom time ranges (7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or all time). - Client Milestone Notifications - Get notified when a client reaches 10, 25, 50, or 100+ measurements. Celebrate their consistency. - Smart Notifications - Weekly summaries of your measurement activity, session reminders when you haven't measured in a few days, and milestone alerts. All fully customizable from settings. - Works Offline - No internet? No problem. Measurements are saved locally and sync automatically when you reconnect. - Data Export & Import - Export all client data as CSV for your records, or import backups to restore your data. - Multi-Language Support - Available in English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Mexico), French, and German. WHO IS THIS FOR? Peak Pull is designed for personal trainers, physiotherapists, strength coaches, and rehabilitation professionals who need objective, repeatable strength measurements for their clients. Whether you're tracking recovery progress, identifying muscle imbalances, or simply recording training data, Peak Pull gives you the numbers you need. REQUIREMENTS A compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scale iOS 15.0 or later

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan versus Peak Pull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanPeak Pull
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings77K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsLucas Diniz Cunha

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

Peak Pull

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

Peak Pull

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 Peak Pull free?
Peak Pull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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