Comparison

Stronger vs Ironbeast

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

Head to head
About

Stronger

This fitness tracker automatically progresses your exercises after each workout, helping you build strength consistently. Customize sets, reps, and weights for linear or exponential progression without needing spreadsheets. See your progress over time and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic exercise progression
  • Customizable sets, reps, and weights
  • Linear and exponential progression options
  • No spreadsheets required
  • Track workout history and statistics
Features
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No frills fitness tracker, with a focus on automatic progression. After finishing a workout session, every exercise is automatically progressed based on each exercise's Progression settings. If you stay consistent and continue to work on these exercises, you will get stronger. In time it'll be hard to believe how far you've come. Exercises are customizable. Can do time based sets, rep based sets, weighted or not and you can progress exercises based on time, reps or weight. Progression can be linear or exponential. No more fussing with spreadsheets. Just set up your routines and keep at it and you'll see results. Exercise history, graphs, statistics and more coming soon. Any questions, bugs, suggestions or feedback please don't hesitate to email at feedback@strangemesa.com

About

Ironbeast

Features
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Ironbeast is the strength-training companion built for lifters who want to see real progress — from your first workout to your next PR. TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS • Log every set, rep, and weight in seconds • Freestyle a workout on the spot, or follow a structured routine • Full history for every exercise, always one tap away • Mark sets done, edit, or delete them without breaking your flow BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY TRAIN • Rest timers that start automatically between sets • Routines that auto-update as you train, so your plan stays current • Switch between Compact and List views • A comprehensive built-in exercise database — compound lifts to isolation work SEE YOUR STRENGTH OVER TIME • Volume charts and training-split breakdowns by muscle group • Spot what you've been neglecting before it becomes a weak point STAYS WITH YOU • Available on Apple Watch • Sign in with Google or Apple — routines, history, and PRs back up and sync automatically • Available in English, Polski, and Español Whether you're training for strength, size, or performance, Ironbeast keeps you focused, accountable, and moving forward — one logged set at a time.

Screenshots

Stronger4 screens
Ironbeast2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ironbeast at 4 against Stronger's 2. Ironbeast also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stronger versus Ironbeast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongerIronbeast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrange MesaJaroslaw Gabara

In-app purchases

None

Stronger

No in-app purchases

None

Ironbeast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stronger free?
Stronger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ironbeast free?
Ironbeast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stronger or Ironbeast have ads?
Neither Stronger nor Ironbeast shows ads.

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