Comparison

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs Bench Press Builder

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

Bench Press Builder

This app offers structured training programs and detailed exercise guidance specifically for improving bench press strength. It provides automatic weight progression, per-set logging, and a library of over 30 movements with technique cues. Designed for serious lifters focused on increasing their bench press.

Highlights
  • Structured strength programs
  • Automatic weight progression
  • Per-set logging and tracking
  • Exercise library with technique cues
  • Multiple proven training programs
  • Bench 1RM tracking
Features
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Built for the bench. Nothing else. Bench Press Builder is a focused training app designed for lifters who want one thing — a stronger bench press. This is not a generic gym tracker. Every feature is built specifically for pressing more weight: • Structured strength programs • Automatic weight progression • Per-set logging and tracking • Exercise library with real technique cues --- 7 Proven Training Programs From beginner to advanced, every stage is covered: • GZCLP Bench Focus — linear progression • 5/3/1 Bench Press — structured strength cycles • Texas Method — volume / recovery / intensity • Smolov Jr — aggressive peaking block • Hypertrophy Block — chest & triceps development • Samir Levin Method — 7-week peak system Each program is fully structured — no guesswork. --- Exercise Library (30+ movements) Every exercise includes: • Technique breakdown • Target muscle groups • Clear execution cues No more guessing if you're doing it right. --- Track What Actually Matters • Bench 1RM tracking • Training Max system • Per-set logging • Strength progression over time See real progress — not random workouts. --- Built for Serious Lifters This app is for people who: • Want to increase their bench press • Care about structure and progression • Are tired of generic fitness apps --- Available in English and Russian. Supports both kg and lbs. --- Train with a system. Press more weight.

Screenshots

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan4 screens
Bench Press Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bench Press Builder at none against Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's 15. Bench Press Builder also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Bench Press Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Bench Press Builder. 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 Bench Press Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStronglifts 5x5 Workout PlanBench Press Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings77K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrongLiftsSamir Geydarov

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

Bench Press Builder

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

Bench Press Builder

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 Bench Press Builder free?
Bench Press Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bench Press Builder?
Bench Press Builder is rated higher. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Bench Press Builder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan or Bench Press Builder have ads?
Neither Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan nor Bench Press Builder shows ads.

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