Comparison

Strenos vs Systema

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

Head to head
About

Strenos

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A training log for lifters: barbell, weighted calisthenics and metcons in one app. Strenos works out today's weight, runs multi-week programs and shows whether your numbers move. HYBRID SESSIONS Heavy sets, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, circuits and intervals in one workout. The logger takes weight, reps, RPE and effort per set, marks warm-up, working and drop sets, keeps notes and runs supersets in rounds. Timed blocks run full screen, and a finisher can be added mid-session. FIVE STRENGTH PROGRAMS 5/3/1, nSuns, GZCLP, Texas Method and Smolov Jr. Each runs by its own math: the working max, the week or the session queue, and the set that decides the next weight. Enter your max once and every session arrives with exact weight, sets and reps. Per program: working weight trajectory, what your plus sets proved against the max in force, the heavy day test, plan adherence, load risk by ACWR, recovery rhythm, a projection at your pace. At the end a report: what grew, what it cost, tonnage by week, the best set. WHAT TO PUT ON THE BAR TODAY The exercise dossier gives weight, sets, reps and the reserve to keep, from your own history. Pick the prescription: Prilepin tables, a 5/3/1 wave, an RTS top set with backoff sets, DUP undulation. It builds the warm-up ramp and explains the choice in plain words: barbell, weighted pull-ups and dips, holds, zone work. A coaching layer names your cycle phase, flags a lift flat for weeks and keeps a weekly plan per muscle group. The 1RM calculator adds Epley, Brzycki, Lander and a streetlifting formula that counts bodyweight for pull-ups and dips. Every percentage zone comes with the weight to load, and its warm-up pyramid copies into your workout. HYBRID SESSIONS Heavy sets, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, circuits and intervals in one workout. The logger takes weight, reps, RPE and effort per set, marks warm-up, working and drop sets, keeps notes and runs supersets in rounds. Timed blocks run full screen, and a finisher can be added mid-session. RECORDS THAT KNOW THEIR TYPE Rep maxes (1RM, 3RM, 5RM, any rep count), max reps at a given weight, timed holds, your own measures. A logged set lands in the right record by rule: up to five reps it is a rep max, above that it is max reps at that weight. Attach a video, the file stays in your own iCloud. READINESS, CNS AND BODY A readiness score from seven factors: recovery, ACWR load ratio, sleep quality, monotony, load trend, training density and CNS reserve. It says when to chase a PR, when to hold and when to back off, and every factor opens with the research behind it. A form index holds the long line in one number. Bodyweight, measurements and lifting proportions (waist to height, waist to hip, shoulders to waist) with BMI and CSV export. Sleep and hydration feed readiness, Apple Health exchanges profile, heart rate and calories. PROGRESS, UNITS AND DATA Keep the progress cards you need: tonnage, duration, RPE, effort, heart rate, calories, rounds, work to rest, tonnage per muscle group, plus weight and time under load per lift. Kilograms or pounds, and the smallest plate in your gym drives every number: the bar moves by two plates, a belt by one. Everything syncs through your own iCloud, backup includes record videos, and it works offline. FREE AND PLUS Free forever: strength workouts, full history, all timers, Apple Watch, records, body measurements, the 1RM calculator, sharing, sync, widgets, weekly and monthly charts. Plus removes the counters: metcon and hybrid launches, every week of a program, year and all-time charts, the readiness breakdown, the dossier, per-exercise stats, record videos. Strenos Plus is monthly, yearly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://artyomsbr.github.io/strenos-privacy/

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Systema

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Systema is a workout tracker built to make training simple, organized, and easy to follow. Track every workout in one place. Record exercise weight, reps, sets, and the difficulty of each set so you always know what you did last time and what to improve next. Create your own workout plans, choose exercises, adjust sets and reps, and keep your training structured without unnecessary complexity. With Systema you can: • Track weight, reps, and sets for every exercise • Rate the difficulty of individual sets • View your workout history • Follow your strength and training progress • Create and manage custom workout plans • Add your own exercises • Track body weight and measurements • Monitor personal records and statistics • Use rest timers during workouts • Add notes to exercises and workouts • Keep your training organized in one place Whether you're trying to get stronger, build muscle, or simply train more consistently, Systema helps you focus on your workout instead of remembering numbers. Train. Track. Progress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Systema4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Systema at 16.4 against Strenos's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Strenos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Systema sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strenos ships an update weekly, Systema every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Strenos versus Systema: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrenosSystema
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtjoms SipiloNazar Yurkevych

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Strenos

Subscriptions2
  • Strenos Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Strenos Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Strenos Plus - One-Time Purchase$149.99
2 purchases

Systema

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Strenos free?
Strenos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Systema free?
Systema is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strenos or Systema have ads?
Neither Strenos nor Systema shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strenos or Systema?
Strenos ships an update weekly, and Systema every 4 days. Most recently, Strenos was updated on October 28, 2026 and Systema on October 19, 2026.

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