Comparison

Barbellr vs StrengthIQ

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

Head to head
About

Barbellr

This workout tracker helps lifters log exercises, monitor personal records, and follow structured training plans to maximize strength gains. It offers a streamlined experience without accounts or advertisements.

Highlights
  • Log lifts quickly
  • Track personal records (PRs)
  • Train in structured blocks
  • Peak strength development
  • No account required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Barbellr is a workout tracker built for lifters who want to make real progress. Log your lifts in seconds, track your PRs, and stay consistent with your programme. No accounts. No ads. No fluff.

About

StrengthIQ

Log barbell lifts and pull-ups with detailed set tracking. View exercise history and trends with suggested loads and estimated 1RM calculations. Workout data is stored locally on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Log barbell lifts and pull-ups
  • Track weight, reps, and set styles
  • Suggested loads and estimated 1RM
  • Dedicated pull-up tracking
  • Privacy-focused local data storage
  • Exercise-specific accent colors
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StrengthIQ is a focused strength-training log for iPhone. Pick an exercise, log sets in seconds, and review history when you want to see how you’re trending. Barbell lifts (seven exercises) Log weight (lb), reps, optional percentage of 1RM, and optional set style (regular, eccentric, drop set, max unbroken, pause, cluster). Suggested loads follow NSCA-style rounding to 5 lb when you use % of 1RM, with full manual control. Estimated 1RM uses the Epley formula from your logged sets (rounded to the nearest 5 lb) and updates from your most recent calendar-day session for each lift. You can also set manual 1RM overrides in Settings. Pull-ups Dedicated flow without 1RM / NSCA load UI: log reps over time, choose a variant (standard/strict, chin-up, wide, close, commando, weighted, chest-to-bar), note eccentric emphasis, and add weight when you use it. Exercises included Deadlift, bench press, squat, Pendlay row, hip thrust, pull-up, hang clean, barbell overhead press—each with its own accent color for quick scanning. Privacy Workout data is stored on your device only. There is no cloud sync and no account in v1. Uninstalling may remove app data; use device backups if you need to keep records. Note StrengthIQ is built with a dark UI and navigation patterns aligned with IntervalIQ (IntervalTimer), if you use both apps side by side.

Screenshots

Barbellr3 screens
StrengthIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StrengthIQ at Free against Barbellr's $0.99. StrengthIQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

StrengthIQ is free to download; Barbellr costs $0.99 up front. Barbellr sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. StrengthIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barbellr against 5.0 for StrengthIQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barbellr ships an update every 2 months, StrengthIQ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barbellr versus StrengthIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarbellrStrengthIQ
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas HreidarssonMICHAEL ANTHONY ROBERTS

Customer experience

Barbellr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StrengthIQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Barbellr

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.49
  • Medium Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$1.99
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  • Giant Tip$3.99
None

StrengthIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barbellr free?
Barbellr costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is StrengthIQ free?
StrengthIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barbellr or StrengthIQ?
Barbellr and StrengthIQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Barbellr or StrengthIQ have ads?
Neither Barbellr nor StrengthIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barbellr or StrengthIQ?
Barbellr ships an update every 2 months, and StrengthIQ every 6 days. Most recently, Barbellr was updated on October 20, 2026 and StrengthIQ on October 25, 2026.

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