Strainup vs ErgoLife
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Strainup
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you โ not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts, teach your movements to the app and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes โ you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING Train the app on a movement in 5 reps. It learns your technique using your iPhone or Apple Watch accelerometer โ then counts your reps in real time, no screen touching needed. No more wondering how many reps you've done. APPLE INTEGRATION โข Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen โ rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. โข Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. โข Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen โ no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES โข Automatic rest timer with background tracking โข Reorder exercises during your session โข Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR โข Calisthenics & Street Workout โข CrossFit & Functional Fitness โข Weightlifting & Strength Training โข Running & Cardio โข Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it โ we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.
ErgoLife
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ErgoLife is your ultimate companion for building better habits and a healthier lifestyle through the power of gamification. Transform Your Habits into an Adventure Turn your daily tasks into an exciting journey across the sea. Each habit you complete propels you forward, allowing you to visit unique islands, unlock hidden treasures, and visualize your progress on a beautiful, interactive map. Key Features: - Gamified Journey: Experience personal growth as a voyage. Your consistency is rewarded with progress on your map, unlocking new islands and achievements. - House & Community: You don't have to travel alone. Create or join a "House" to share your journey with friends and family. Collaborate, compete, and motivate each other to achieve your goals. - Visual Statistics: Stay on top of your performance with intuitive charts and insights. Track your "Top Tasks," view your streak, and see your daily improvements at a glance. - Ergo Coach: Receive personalized guidance and motivation from your Ergo Coach to keep you on the right path. - Privacy First: Your data is yours. We prioritize your privacy and ensure your personal journey remains secure. Start your ErgoLife today and make self-improvement the most exciting part of your day!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ErgoLife at none against Strainup's 2. ErgoLife also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ErgoLife asks for nothing beyond the download.
Strainup ships an update fortnightly, ErgoLife every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strainup | ErgoLife |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Simon | Nguyen Anh Tu |
In-app purchases
Strainup
- Strainup Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
ErgoLife
No in-app purchases









