StrengthIQ vs Spotter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StrengthIQ
Log barbell lifts and pull-ups with detailed set tracking. View exercise history and trends with suggested loads and estimated 1RM calculations. Workout data is stored locally on your device for privacy.
- Log barbell lifts and pull-ups
- Track weight, reps, and set styles
- Suggested loads and estimated 1RM
- Dedicated pull-up tracking
- Privacy-focused local data storage
- Exercise-specific accent colors
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StrengthIQ is a focused strength-training log for iPhone. Pick an exercise, log sets in seconds, and review history when you want to see how you’re trending. Barbell lifts (seven exercises) Log weight (lb), reps, optional percentage of 1RM, and optional set style (regular, eccentric, drop set, max unbroken, pause, cluster). Suggested loads follow NSCA-style rounding to 5 lb when you use % of 1RM, with full manual control. Estimated 1RM uses the Epley formula from your logged sets (rounded to the nearest 5 lb) and updates from your most recent calendar-day session for each lift. You can also set manual 1RM overrides in Settings. Pull-ups Dedicated flow without 1RM / NSCA load UI: log reps over time, choose a variant (standard/strict, chin-up, wide, close, commando, weighted, chest-to-bar), note eccentric emphasis, and add weight when you use it. Exercises included Deadlift, bench press, squat, Pendlay row, hip thrust, pull-up, hang clean, barbell overhead press—each with its own accent color for quick scanning. Privacy Workout data is stored on your device only. There is no cloud sync and no account in v1. Uninstalling may remove app data; use device backups if you need to keep records. Note StrengthIQ is built with a dark UI and navigation patterns aligned with IntervalIQ (IntervalTimer), if you use both apps side by side.
Spotter
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Hi, I'm an independent developer, and I built Spotter because I wanted a strength tracker that's fast, private, and actually feels like it belongs on iPhone. No account to make. No ads. No one watching what you do. Just you and your training. Build a workout once, then start it with a tap. Log every set with one hand, keep an eye on your rest timer right from the Lock Screen, and finish to a little celebration of what you just lifted. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • It's genuinely private. Your workouts and history stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. I never see your data. • It's made for the gym floor. Big, one handed controls, instant logging, and a rest timer with haptics. • It feels like progress. Personal records pop the moment you hit them, plus a weekly goal ring, streaks, trend charts, and badges to earn. TRACK EVERY LIFT • 100+ exercises you can browse by muscle, equipment, or type • Reps and weight, or timed holds for planks, carries, and conditioning • Machine settings and notes for each exercise • A "last time" reminder, so you always know what to beat STAY MOTIVATED • Personal records called out the moment you set them • A weekly workout goal with a streak that doesn't punish your rest days • Achievement badges for your milestones • A year long activity heatmap, and trend graphs for each exercise (top set, estimated 1RM, total volume) EVERYWHERE YOU TRAIN • An Apple Watch app, so you can log sets from your wrist • A Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can skip or add rest without opening the app • Home Screen widgets for your next workout and recent activity • Start a workout from Control Center, the Action button, Siri, or Spotlight WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH • Saves your finished workouts to Apple Health (type, duration, energy, volume) • Can read your body metrics to personalize things, and shows you exactly what it uses Think of it as the piece Apple Fitness leaves out: structured strength training, done properly. SMART, AND ON YOUR DEVICE (on supported iPhones) On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, Spotter can put together a workout for your goals and reshape it for the day when you're short on time or low on energy. It all happens on your device, never on a server. FAIR, SIMPLE PRICING Spotter is free with two custom workouts and unlimited logging, so you can properly try it before you buy. If you want more, go Pro to unlock unlimited workouts: a low monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase if you'd rather pay once and own it forever. Either way it keeps Spotter independent, private, and ad-free. Thanks for giving it a try. If something could be better, I would genuinely love to hear about it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spotter.jimmyverburgt.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrengthIQ at none against Spotter's 2. StrengthIQ also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Spotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StrengthIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
StrengthIQ ships an update every 5 days, Spotter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StrengthIQ | Spotter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHAEL ANTHONY ROBERTS | Jimmy Verburgt |
In-app purchases
StrengthIQ
No in-app purchases
Spotter
- Spotter Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Spotter Pro - Lifetime$22.99









