Comparison

Strength vs Strength Cycle

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

Head to head
About

Strength

Features
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Calculate your strength, compare with millions of lifters & join the community. How Strong Are You? Find Out Now. Strength Calculator is the ultimate weightlifting companion that lets you calculate your strength level and see how you rank among 13M+ lifters worldwide. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, instantly discover where you stand across 200+ exercises. Key Features: — Strength Calculator : Enter your lift, bodyweight, and reps to get your estimated 1RM, strength level (Beginner to Elite), percentile ranking, and bodyweight ratio. — Strength Standards : Browse detailed standards for 200+ exercises across all major muscle groups. Filter by body part, equipment type, and age group. — Workout Log : Track your training sessions with detailed set, rep, and weight logging. View your workout history and monitor your estimated 1RM progress over time with interactive charts. — Community : Connect with fellow lifters, share your progress, and stay motivated. — Multi-Language Support : Available in 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. — Standards Based on Real Data : Our strength standards are calculated from millions of logged lifts, giving you the most accurate comparison available. Who Is It For? — Beginners wanting to set goals — Intermediate lifters tracking progress — Advanced athletes benchmarking performance — Coaches evaluating athlete strength "Download now and discover your true strength level!"

About

Strength Cycle

This app meticulously implements popular strength training programs like 5/3/1, 3x5 Strength, and Texas Method with full methodology fidelity. It provides exact prescribed percentages, automatic e1RM calculations, and detailed workout history tracking. An in-app assistant offers guidance on program-specific questions.

Highlights
  • Full methodology fidelity for 5/3/1, 3x5, and Texas Method
  • Exact prescribed percentages, no rounding
  • AMRAP top set logging with e1RM calculation
  • Training Max progression tracking
  • Automatic deload week handling
  • Filterable workout history
  • In-app assistant for program guidance
Features
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Built for serious lifters running structured strength programs. Strength Cycle handles 5/3/1, 3x5 Strength, and Texas Method with the rigor each methodology demands. No generic templates. No bolted-on assumptions. Every program implemented with full methodology fidelity: - 5/3/1 — Wendler's percentage-based system with proper Training Max management, AMRAP top set logging, and complete 4-week cycle phases (5/5/5, 3/3/3, 5/3/1, deload). - 3x5 Strength — Linear progression for intermediate strength building, with smart deload triggers when progress stalls. - Texas Method — Volume/recovery/intensity weekly progression with PR-driven Training Max updates. MORE PROGRAMS COMING Strength Cycle is built program-first. More proven strength programs are in active development — each implemented with the same methodology fidelity as the three above. No half-baked templates, no generic "add your own program" placeholders. WHAT YOU GET - Exact prescribed percentages, never rounded into uselessness - AMRAP top set logging with automatic e1RM calculation (Epley formula) - Training Max progression tracked across cycles, with full phase context - Deload weeks handled with proper percentages — not skipped, not faked - Workout history filterable by lift, cycle, and phase - e1RM trend charts per lift across all cycles - Ask Coach — in-app assistant for AMRAP interpretation, TM management, assistance work selection, deload decisions, and program-specific programming questions BUILT BY A LIFTER Strength Cycle was built by a 30+ year lifter who got tired of programming apps that misunderstand the programs they claim to support. If you've ever rolled your eyes at an app rounding 67.5% to "70% — close enough" or skipping deloads entirely, this is the one that gets it right. FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS Strength Cycle is free to download and use. No subscription tiers. No paywalled programs. No ads. Just the programs, done right.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Strength at 13.0 against Strength Cycle's 15.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Strength versus Strength Cycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrengthStrength Cycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYeongseo DuStrength Cycle Studios, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Strength

No in-app purchases

None

Strength Cycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strength free?
Strength is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strength Cycle free?
Strength Cycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strength or Strength Cycle have ads?
Neither Strength nor Strength Cycle shows ads.

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