Comparison

Stronger vs GainEngine

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

GainEngine

Features
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GainEngine is the strength training app that thinks for you. Most gym apps just log your workouts. GainEngine actually plans them - automatically adjusting your weights session by session using proven progressive overload science, so you're always training at the right intensity to build strength and muscle. Progressive overload, automated. GainEngine tells you exactly what to lift, what weight to use, and when to increase weights - no spreadsheets, no guessing. GainEngine automates and plans your training for you, so you can focus on what actually matters: getting stronger. Just open the app and GainEngine tells you what to do next. No spreadsheets. No complicated programs. No overthinking. Just a smarter way to train and make consistent progress. ►Why GainEngine works GainEngine uses proven strength training principles and automatically adjusts your training based on your progress. As you improve, your training improves with you. That means you always train with the right level of progression for muscle growth, strength development, and long-term results. ►What GainEngine does • tells you what to train • tells you what weights to use • tells you when it’s time to increase the load • automates progressive overload • tracks your long-term progress • helps you track personal records (PRs) • keeps your training clear and consistent ►Perfect for • strength training • gym workouts • progressive overload • weightlifting • muscle growth • goal-oriented training Train smarter. Progress consistently. Open the app and get to work. GAIN ENGINE PLUS Unlock full progress charts, personal records, body measurements, the AI Coach, and unlimited workout days with a GainEngine Plus subscription. Terms of Use: https://gainengine.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://gainengine.github.io/privacy

Screenshots

Stronger4 screens
GainEngine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stronger at none against GainEngine's 2. GainEngine's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. GainEngine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stronger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stronger versus GainEngine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongerGainEngine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrange MesaToni Henriksson

In-app purchases

None

Stronger

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GainEngine

Subscriptions2
  • GainEngine Plus$2.991 Month
  • GainEngine Plus$17.991 Year

Questions

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

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