# MacroFactor Workouts vs StronkBar

The clearest difference is monetization model: StronkBar at free with in-app purchases against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. StronkBar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 2) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and StronkBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StronkBar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, StronkBar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | StronkBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronkbar/id6757318799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [Nils Olivier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866039805) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


### StronkBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronkbar/id6757318799)

This strength training companion allows users to quickly log workouts with features like rest timers, a plate calculator, and automatic PR detection. It supports various training styles and offers data export, with an optional Pro version for advanced analytics and programming.

**Highlights:** Workout logging, Live Activities rest timer, Plate calculator, Estimated 1RM tracking, Personal Record detection, Supersets & Drop Sets, Data export

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StronkBar Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacroFactor Workouts free?

MacroFactor Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StronkBar free?

StronkBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MacroFactor Workouts or StronkBar?

StronkBar is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while StronkBar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or StronkBar have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor StronkBar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or StronkBar?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and StronkBar every 3 weeks. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on October 14, 2026 and StronkBar on September 30, 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.*