Comparison

Strongur vs PHUL Workout Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strongur

This app is a comprehensive toolbox for weightlifting and bodybuilding enthusiasts aiming for strength and muscle gains. It offers detailed workout tracking, insightful analytics, and the ability to create or follow various training programs.

Highlights
  • Precise workout tracking (sets, reps, weight, effort, etc.)
  • Detailed insights and feedback via graphs
  • Customizable workout routine creation
  • Support for popular routines like 5/3/1
  • Automatic workout adjustments
  • Track daily body fat and weight
Features
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THIS IS A TOOLBOX to help you with your progression, not just a workout app. If your goal is to expand and reach new levels, this is the app for you. Here’s what people are saying about it: “An outstanding app with an incredible amount of knowledge and thought behind it. The app does far more than offer strength programs for you to follow. It will acquaint you with the hows and whys of training – giving you what you need to build a solid understanding of how to workout effectively. Absolutely recommended for anyone who is looking to make significant gains in their strength.” “I don't normally write reviews but this is by far the best strength and weight training app on the App Store. I have never looked or felt stronger! Detailed information on how to get started and in many aspects of training with charts to track your progression. Will say it again excellent app and a must have for anyone wanting to get in great shape. Best Strength App by Far.” “I can't say enough good things about this program. If you follow the program, you WILL make progress. The workouts are brutal, relentless, and effective. Great app!” Select one of the built-in workout routines to keep it simple or go all out and design your own system. Whether you want to focus on bodybuilding or strength, this app has you covered. ---- HIGHLIGHTS ---- *track workouts in greater precision than any other app (sets, reps, weight, effort, rest intervals, tempo, daily body fat, and daily body weight). *provides you detailed insights and feedback through multiple types of graphs, some also not available on any other app. *gives you the absolute best workouts. *help you establish realistic targets for muscle mass as it relates to strength. Popular routines like 5/3/1, Starting Strength, and Stronglifts are easy to use with this app. Don't see the exact workout routine you were looking for? Make one. Want to share it with friends/clients? Upload it through the app so others can use your routine. Fast-track Progress Complete app access and the full package of workout analytics is available for $9.99/month, $24.99/3 months, or $99.99/year (prices may vary by territory) within the Strongur iOS mobile application. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Manage Subscription' page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. After you complete a workout, the next workout will automatically adjust (weight/rep/set increments and decrements) to respond to performance levels in the previous workout. That means workout tracking and body tracking couldn't be simpler. Single tap to create a new workout, single tap to save what you did — done. Privacy & Terms here: http://www.strongur.io/privacy-terms/ Strongur also supports Apple’s Health app. Realistic targets keep you on track. Statistical analysis has shown that a beginner can expect a strength gain of about 30% in the first 90 days. Additional gains in strength are gradual and due to an interplay between neuromuscular improvements and hypertrophy. A 5'9" (1.75m) man can expect to gain about 15 lb (7kg) of muscle in the first year. Expect 3-5 years to reach your natural maximum. These are your targets. Feel free to smash through them.

About

PHUL Workout Tracker

This app guides you through a science-based workout program designed to boost muscle size and strength. It tracks your progress, helps calculate weights, and times your rests to optimize your training. Customize workouts for personalized gains.

Highlights
  • Guided PHUL program tracking
  • Muscle gain visualization
  • Plate calculator
  • Rest timer
  • Customizable workouts
  • US and metric unit support
Features
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PHUL workout increases your muscle size and strength by combining the best of powerlifting and bodybuilding. PHUL - Power, Hypertrophy, Upper, Lower - is a full body workout program designed to increase muscle size and strength in both upper and lower body through power workouts and hypertrophy workouts. This app walks you through each exercise, set, and rep to help you gain muscle according to science. This app now lets users customize their workouts for maximum personalized strength and muscle building. This app will: - Walk you through the PHUL program, and help you keep track of which exercises you did on which days - Visualize your gains in our graphs and analytics - Help you calculate weights with the built-in plate calculator - Time your rests between sets so you maximize your gains with science - Support both US and metric units Optional subscription information: - Payment will be charged to itunes account when purchase is confirmed - Subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the payment period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to user's itunes account settings after purchase. - Privacy Policy: https://www.appfactoryfitness.com/privacy-policies/phul-privacy-policy - Terms of Service: https://www.appfactoryfitness.com/terms-of-service/phul-terms-of-service

Screenshots

Strongur4 screens
PHUL Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PHUL Workout Tracker at 4.9 against Strongur's 3.9. PHUL Workout Tracker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). Strongur's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Strongur sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PHUL Workout Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PHUL Workout Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 158 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Strongur's written reviews are positive against 94% of PHUL Workout Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongur ships an update every 6 days, PHUL Workout Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strongur versus PHUL Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongurPHUL Workout Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (113 ratings)4.9 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert FrederickApp Factory, LLC

Customer experience

Strongur

All ratings113 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%

PHUL Workout Tracker

All ratings157 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Strongur

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great tool for tracking progress
  • 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
  • 🔍 Detailed programs and guidance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🤖 Automated weight adjustments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Subscription model
  • 🔒 Login/authentication issues
  • 🔄 Lack of customization options
  • ⏱️ Timer and sync issues

PHUL Workout Tracker

From 158 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great free version
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Good for tracking workouts
  • 👍 No ads (mostly)

Room to improve

  • 👎 Paid version not customizable enough
  • 👎 Free plate calculators restrictive
  • 👎 Weight resets randomly
  • 👎 Cannot add workouts

Bugs and requests

Strongur

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8 and newer
  • Inability to edit past workouts
  • Strength index not updating correctly
  • Neuro Efficiency chart crashes the app
  • Syncing issues between phone and watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • Export workout data
  • Integrate with fitness trackers
  • More customizable programs
  • Improved Apple Watch support
  • Plate calculator for weights

PHUL Workout Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timer constantly freezes
  • App won't open after deleting workout
  • Weight resets to random weight
  • Stuffing up workouts with changing weight
  • Cannot add workouts

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add alternates and power cleans
  • Sound alerts for rest timer
  • Add more exercises to custom routine (pro users)
  • Notepad option for free text
  • Log workout duration time
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  • Ability to edit rest periods
  • Add additional exercises (free format)
  • Customize and change exercises
  • Add notes
  • Edit saved workouts
  • Edit timers
  • Edit exercises
  • Timer after each set
  • Sub in other exercises
  • 2.5 lbs increments
  • Custom weight rather than increments of 5
  • Auto weight adjustment for max sets/reps
  • Edit historical workouts

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Strongur

Subscriptions3
  • MultiYear Training System$9.991 Month
  • MultiYear Training System$24.993 Months
  • MultiYear Training System$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Log Workouts$4.99
  • Phase I$4.99
  • Phase II$4.99
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  • Phase III$4.99
  • Phase IV$4.99
  • Quick Sets$4.99
  • Phases I-V$19.99
3 purchases

PHUL Workout Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • PHUL - Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PHUL Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PHUL Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Strongur free?
Strongur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PHUL Workout Tracker free?
PHUL Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongur or PHUL Workout Tracker?
PHUL Workout Tracker is rated higher. Strongur averages 3.9 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while PHUL Workout Tracker averages 4.9 from 158 ratings.
Do Strongur or PHUL Workout Tracker have ads?
Neither Strongur nor PHUL Workout Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongur or PHUL Workout Tracker?
Strongur ships an update every 6 days, and PHUL Workout Tracker monthly. Most recently, Strongur was updated on October 23, 2026 and PHUL Workout Tracker on October 20, 2026.

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