# Cornerstone Strength vs Two Plates

The clearest difference is monetization model: Two Plates at free with in-app purchases against Cornerstone Strength's subscription. Two Plates also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Cornerstone Strength's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cornerstone Strength sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Two Plates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cornerstone Strength against 5.0 for Two Plates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cornerstone Strength has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, Two Plates every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cornerstone Strength | Two Plates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerstone-strength/id6760873427/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-plates-workout-plan-and-log/id6792709190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 59 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [K&G Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886601431) | [Anthony Topalides](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896718434) |

## What reviewers say

### Cornerstone Strength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerstone-strength/id6760873427)

This app helps users track workouts, build strength, and gain muscle with custom programs and advanced analytics. It offers detailed logging for exercises, progress tracking, and a large exercise library.

**Highlights:** Custom workout program creation, Advanced training algorithm, Detailed workout logging (weight, reps, RPE, RIR), Progress charts and analytics, Extensive exercise library, Personal record detection, Workout sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Two Plates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-plates-workout-plan-and-log/id6792709190)

This strength training app helps self-coached lifters track workouts and manage progressive overload. It automates calculations, offers built-in popular programs, and allows custom program creation. Log sets quickly, manage plate math, and analyze your training progress.

**Highlights:** Fast set logging with RPE/RIR, Automated program progression, Customizable program builder, Plate math calculator per side, Apple Watch workout control, iCloud data sync, Import/export training history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cornerstone Strength free?

Cornerstone Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Two Plates free?

Two Plates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cornerstone Strength or Two Plates?

Cornerstone Strength and Two Plates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Cornerstone Strength or Two Plates have ads?

Neither Cornerstone Strength nor Two Plates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cornerstone Strength or Two Plates?

Cornerstone Strength ships an update every 3 weeks, and Two Plates every 5 days. Most recently, Cornerstone Strength was updated on October 31, 2026 and Two Plates on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*