Comparison

Strongsplit vs OPTAL

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

Head to head
About

Strongsplit

This app helps lifters track gym workouts with precision, focusing on progression and strength gains. It offers optimized logging, advanced set dimensions, and integrates with health tracking for comprehensive fitness management.

Highlights
  • Unlimited workout logging
  • Customizable routines and exercises
  • Advanced set dimensions and intensifiers
  • Rest timers and intelligent suggestions
  • Muscle volume and %1RM tracking
  • Health and activity syncing
  • Workout analytics and trends
Features
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Strongsplit is a precision workout tracker built for lifters who care about progression, not guesswork. Every feature is designed to help you train efficiently, manage fatigue, and make measurable strength gains, session after session. OPTIMIZED WORKOUTS • Unlimited workouts • Create & save your favourite routines • Create custom exercises to match your training style • Optimized UI for rapid, low-friction workout logging • Automatic set adjustments so your session adapts as you train • Rest timers that keep you on pace • Instant access to your previous set • Pinned notes for cues, reminders, and intent • Intelligent weight and rep suggestions • %1RM tracking and percentage-based training • Weekly muscle volume tracking to optimize stimulus and recovery • Customisable auto progression • Data export & imports • Unhinged commentary IOS FEATURES • Live Activities to track workouts in real time • Dynamic Island support so you never lose your session • Apple Watch app with live heart rate and calorie tracking • Full Apple Health sync • Home & lock screen widgets • Shortcut actions ACTIVITY TRACKING • Sync all activities from apps like Strava via Apple Health • Custom training target thresholds • Daily step tracking • Total calories burned • Workout duration and total distance SET DIMENSIONS & INTENSIFIERS • Weight, reps, rest, distance, and time • Rep ranges, %1RM, RPE, and RIR • Drop sets, supersets, pause reps, and negatives • Failure sets, left/right sets, and warm-ups • Automated actions that reduce manual input HEALTH TRACKING • Sleep quality tracking via Apple Watch, Whoop, Ultrahuman, and other Apple Health-connected wearables • Recovery insights using HRV and resting heart rate • Training readiness to guide intensity and volume • Nutrition and calorie tracking • Macro tracking for protein, fats, and carbohydrates ANALYTICS • Historical exercise charts • %1RM bands and in-depth analysis • Lifting trend insights • Weekly best sets • Exercise and routine analysis DETAILS • https://strongsplit.com/ • https://instagram.com/get.strongsplit • https://www.tiktok.com/@strongsplit.app • https://www.reddit.com/r/strongsplit/ • https://x.com/strongsplit • https://strongsplit.userjot.com/ Strongsplit is available via a monthly or yearly subscription plan. The prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. • Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew itself, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the Apple App Store. • If offered, if you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable Your personal data is securely stored on StrongSplit - be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions: Privacy policy: https://strongsplit.com/privacy Terms and conditions: https://strongsplit.com/terms

About

OPTAL

Log strength workouts with detailed controls for weight, reps, and form. Gain insights into your training progress, recovery status, and potential plateaus. Visualize muscle stimulus and recovery with an interactive body map.

Highlights
  • Guided workout logging
  • CNS readiness recommendations
  • Interactive muscle body map
  • Weekly stimulus and fatigue insights
  • Exercise history and strength trends
  • Live Activities for workout progress
  • Share cards and CSV exports
Features
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OPTAL turns the sets you log into clear training intelligence. Plan and log strength workouts with fast controls for weight, reps, RIR, form, side, warmups, and muscle credit. OPTAL uses your training history to help you see what is ready, what is recovering, and where progress may be stalling. FEATURES • Guided workout logging with routines and progressive-overload targets • CNS readiness and training recommendations • Interactive muscle body map with stimulus and recovery context • Weekly stimulus, fatigue, balance, and plateau insights • Exercise history with estimated strength and top-weight trends • Live Activities for workout progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Share cards and CSV exports • Adjustable training-engine assumptions and muscle-credit controls • Nutrition logging, saved foods, meals and recipes, and calorie/macro targets • Optional barcode and nutrition-label scanning, plus read-only Apple Health context OPTAL keeps workout data on your device and can back it up to your OPTAL account for recovery. The app does not include advertising or cross-app tracking. OPTAL Pro unlocks advanced insights, detailed recommendations, engine controls, weekly planning, and additional routines. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable options are available. A free tier remains available, and your workout logs and full training history remain accessible. OPTAL is operated by OPTAL L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company. OPTAL provides estimates for fitness, training, and nutrition purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace professional guidance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://getoptal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getoptal.com/privacy Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://getoptal.com/consumer-health-privacy

Screenshots

Strongsplit4 screens
OPTAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OPTAL at 5.0 against Strongsplit's 4.3. OPTAL also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Strongsplit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Strongsplit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and OPTAL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OPTAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strongsplit has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strongsplit ships an update fortnightly, OPTAL every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strongsplit versus OPTAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrongsplitOPTAL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (70 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBenjamin NgCONNOR JOSEPH FELICE

Customer experience

Strongsplit

All ratings70 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral12.8%
Negative33.3%

OPTAL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strongsplit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

OPTAL

Subscriptions2
  • Optal Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Optal Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Strongsplit free?
Strongsplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OPTAL free?
OPTAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strongsplit or OPTAL?
OPTAL is rated higher. Strongsplit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while OPTAL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Strongsplit or OPTAL have ads?
Neither Strongsplit nor OPTAL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strongsplit or OPTAL?
Strongsplit ships an update fortnightly, and OPTAL every 2 months. Most recently, Strongsplit was updated on October 19, 2026 and OPTAL on October 19, 2026.

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