Comparison

StrengthBox vs Panda CrossFit Lab

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

Head to head
About

StrengthBox

Features
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StrengthBox is the workout log for people who lift. Log sets in seconds, follow programs that add the weight for you, and watch three white lights come on when you hit a new record. PROGRAMMES THAT DO THE THINKING • Ready-made programs: 5/3/1, StrongLifts 5x5, PPL, Upper/Lower, Full Body, PHUL, Arnold Split, German Volume Training and more • Automatic progression: make every set and the weight goes up next session; miss and you repeat it • Percentage programs worked out from your max • Build your own, or follow one your personal trainer sends you FAST LOGGING ON THE GYM FLOOR • Sets, reps and weight in a few taps, with last session's numbers alongside • Plate calculator that shows exactly which plates go on the bar • Rest timer that starts when you tick off a set, also on the lock screen • Supersets, AMRAP, EMOM and For time with their own clock • Cardio intervals, like 6 × 400 m HYROX-STYLE HYBRID RACE • Simulate a full or half race: 8 × 1 km runs with stations in between • Weights for your division, splits for every segment and your best segments • The Hybrid Race Prep program, three days a week SEE HOW STRONG YOU ARE • Personal records detected automatically • Strength level compared with others of your age and weight class • Recovery map of the muscles you've trained • Monthly challenges, medals and a record board TRAIN WITH FRIENDS • Start a crew and see who's training right now • Give props to the others in your crew APPLE WATCH AND APPLE HEALTH • Tick off sets and keep an eye on your rest from your wrist • Sessions are saved to Apple Health EASY TO SWITCH • Import your training history from StrengthLog (CSV) and carry on where you left off STRENGTHBOX PREMIUM Free, you log as much as you like, follow one program and see the last five days of history. Premium unlocks unlimited programs, your full history and charts of your records. Try it free before you decide. No ads. Built in Sweden.

About

Panda CrossFit Lab

Features
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Welcome to the official Panda Performance Lab app—your all-access pass to crushing goals, tracking gains, and staying connected to the crew that pushes you harder. Whether you're chasing new PRs, booking your next class, or fueling off the energy of your teammates, everything you need is right here. Reserve your spot in classes with a tap, log your lifts and metcons, and watch your progress stack up over time. Track every PR, every benchmark, every win—because the numbers don't lie, and your growth deserves to be celebrated. See exactly how far you've come and where you're headed next. This isn't just about your personal performance—it's about the community that makes Panda Performance Lab unstoppable. Drop comments on your teammates' workouts, throw down some love when they hit a new PR, and stay fired up between sessions. The leaderboard keeps the competition alive, and the feed keeps the connection strong. Manage your membership, handle billing, and keep everything organized without breaking a sweat. Your fitness journey just got a whole lot smoother—and a whole lot more connected. Download the Panda Performance Lab app and bring the energy with you, wherever you go.

Screenshots

StrengthBox4 screens
Panda CrossFit Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panda CrossFit Lab at none against StrengthBox's 2. StrengthBox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StrengthBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Panda CrossFit Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrengthBox ships an update every 2 days, Panda CrossFit Lab every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StrengthBox versus Panda CrossFit Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrengthBoxPanda CrossFit Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnoverameraPanda Performance Lab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StrengthBox

Subscriptions2
  • Månad$9.991 Month
  • Årsplan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Panda CrossFit Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StrengthBox free?
StrengthBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panda CrossFit Lab free?
Panda CrossFit Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StrengthBox or Panda CrossFit Lab have ads?
Neither StrengthBox nor Panda CrossFit Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrengthBox or Panda CrossFit Lab?
StrengthBox ships an update every 2 days, and Panda CrossFit Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, StrengthBox was updated on November 5, 2026 and Panda CrossFit Lab on November 5, 2026.

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