# Strongsplit vs OPTAL

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Strongsplit | OPTAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongsplit-get-stronger/id6742700868/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optal/id6797598694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 97 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675734818) | [CONNOR JOSEPH FELICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797598697) |

## What reviewers say

### Strongsplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongsplit-get-stronger/id6742700868)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### OPTAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optal/id6797598694)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optal Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Optal Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


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