Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan vs THE BMAC EFFECT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Proven 3x/week strength program
- Automated progression
- Guided workouts with timers
- Progress charts
- Simple interface
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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/
THE BMAC EFFECT
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THE BMAC EFFECT is a premium coaching platform and service built to help you build muscle and confidence through consistency, discipline, and structure using personalized training, nutrition, accountability, and lifestyle transformation coaching so you can BE who you want to BE. *App access requires a paid coaching plan. Terms Of Use: https://kahunas.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://kahunas.io/privacy Medical Disclaimer: This app does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. The information and guidance provided within the app are for general fitness and wellbeing purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, changing your nutrition, or making decisions regarding your health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan at #183 against THE BMAC EFFECT's unranked. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan also leads on device support. THE BMAC EFFECT's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and THE BMAC EFFECT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan | THE BMAC EFFECT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (77K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #183 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StrongLifts | Brian McGrath |
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
THE BMAC EFFECT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan
- 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
- 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
THE BMAC EFFECT
- THE BMAC EFFECT PLUS$149.991 Month
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