Comparison

Simple Strength NLP vs ColdLoad

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight progression
  • Rest timer with Lock Screen widget
  • Workout history and personal records
  • Apple Health integration
  • Plate calculator
  • Offline functionality
  • 1RM calculator
Features
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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.

About

ColdLoad

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Simple Strength NLP4 screens
ColdLoad4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple Strength NLP versus ColdLoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Strength NLPColdLoad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared MeyerBenjamin Dupin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Strength NLP

One-time1
  • Unlock Simple Strength$7.99
4 purchases

ColdLoad

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Thanks$2.99
  • ColdLoad Pro$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Support development$4.99

Questions

Is Simple Strength NLP free?
Simple Strength NLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColdLoad free?
ColdLoad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Strength NLP or ColdLoad have ads?
Neither Simple Strength NLP nor ColdLoad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Strength NLP or ColdLoad?
Simple Strength NLP ships an update every 2 weeks, and ColdLoad weekly. Most recently, Simple Strength NLP was updated on November 5, 2026 and ColdLoad on October 28, 2026.

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