Simple Strength NLP vs ColdLoad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Strength NLP
This app guides novice lifters through a linear progression strength training program. It automatically adjusts weights, suggests modifications when you stall, and tracks your progress. Features include a rest timer, workout history, and an offline mode.
- Automatic weight progression
- Rest timer with Lock Screen widget
- Workout history and personal records
- Apple Health integration
- Plate calculator
- Offline functionality
- 1RM calculator
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Simple Strength NLP An adaptive strength training tracker for the novice linear progression program. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Track your squat, bench, press, and deadlift. The app tells you what weight to lift and increases it when you're ready. SMART PROGRESSION Start light, add weight every workout. When you stall, the app suggests deloads and programming modifications. FEATURES -Automatic weight progression after successful lifts -Rest timer with Lock Screen widget and Dynamic Island -Workout history and personal records -Apple Health integration -Plate calculator shows exactly what to load -Works offline—your data stays on your device -1RM calculator, progression estimates, and more THE PROGRAM Based on the time-tested Starting Strength novice linear progression: three barbell workouts per week, alternating between Workout A (Squat, Press, Deadlift) and Workout B (Squat, Bench, Deadlift). MODEL Pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads.
ColdLoad
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Between sets, ColdLoad turns your target weight into plates for each side, using the equipment you own. If the target cannot be loaded, compare the nearest lower and higher weights before choosing. - Separate kg and lb profiles. - 20 kg, 15 kg or custom bars, with collars and a total load limit. - Count the weight already on your bar in reverse mode. - Save available plate pairs or calculate with unlimited stock. - Five plate appearances and an optional personal marking. Calculations run on your device. No account, ads, tracking, subscription or backend. What is free, and what is not Everything ColdLoad already did stays free, forever. ColdLoad Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase: unlimited saved gyms, each with its own plates, collars, bar and limit, named specialty bars per gym, and percentages of your own reference load turned into weights your equipment can really build.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ColdLoad at weekly against Simple Strength NLP's every 2 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Simple Strength NLP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ColdLoad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Strength NLP ships an update every 2 weeks, ColdLoad weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Strength NLP | ColdLoad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Meyer | Benjamin Dupin |
In-app purchases
Simple Strength NLP
- Unlock Simple Strength$7.99
ColdLoad
- Coffee$0.99
- Thanks$2.99
- ColdLoad Pro$3.99
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- Support development$4.99
Questions
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