# My Texas Method vs Starting Strength Official

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starting Strength Official at 54% against My Texas Method's 0%. Starting Strength Official also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Texas Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Starting Strength Official sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Starting Strength Official holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starting Strength Official has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of My Texas Method's written reviews are positive against 54% of Starting Strength Official's.

My Texas Method ships an update every 3 weeks, Starting Strength Official every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Texas Method | Starting Strength Official |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-texas-method/id6504725569/reviews) | **[4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting-strength-official/id6753924510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BestForce](https://appshunter.io/developer/320944431) | [Shabu Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008697835) |

## What reviewers say

### My Texas Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-texas-method/id6504725569)

This app automates a structured strength training program, calculating your exact training weights based on your max lifts and available plates. It allows for full program customization, progress tracking with visual charts, and sharing workouts via QR codes. The app is designed for focused, offline use with no ads.

**Highlights:** Automatic weight calculations, Smart weight updates with plate configuration, Full program customization, Workout sharing via QR codes, Progress tracking with visual charts, Offline functionality, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Customize | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Customize | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Customize | $99.99 | one-time |


### Starting Strength Official

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting-strength-official/id6753924510)

This app guides beginners through the proven barbell training program, offering step-by-step instructions, guided workouts, and progress tracking. It supports novice linear progression and allows for custom routines with optional paid form checks.

**Highlights:** Novice Linear Progression workouts, Step-by-step lifting instructions, Progress charts, Searchable training history, Built-in training guide, Optional paid form checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Priority Form Check | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3 Form Check Credits | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |
| 10 Form Check Credits | $219.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Texas Method free?

My Texas Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Starting Strength Official free?

Starting Strength Official is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Texas Method or Starting Strength Official?

Starting Strength Official is rated higher. My Texas Method averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Starting Strength Official averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.

### Do My Texas Method or Starting Strength Official have ads?

Neither My Texas Method nor Starting Strength Official shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Texas Method or Starting Strength Official?

My Texas Method ships an update every 3 weeks, and Starting Strength Official every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Texas Method was updated on October 16, 2026 and Starting Strength Official on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*