Comparison

PFT Tracker vs stronglifts

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

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About

PFT Tracker

Calculate and track your Physical Fitness Test scores with this app. It provides instant scoring, built-in timers for exercises, and detailed standards for each event. Monitor your progress over time and identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Score calculator for PFT events
  • Built-in timers for push-ups and planks
  • Full standards reference by age and sex
  • Exercise guides with performance standards
  • Score history and trend tracking
  • Dashboard with latest score and status
Features
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Calculate your CG PFT score in seconds. Track every test. Train against official standards. CG PFT Tracker is the fastest way to score, time, and track your Physical Fitness Test. Whether you are preparing for your first PFT, working to improve your score, or coaching a unit, this app gives you everything you need in one place. WHAT YOU CAN DO Score Calculator Enter your push-up reps, plank hold time, and cardio result. Get your point breakdown by event and a total PFT score with instant pass or fail status. Supports all four cardio options: 1.5 Mile Run/Walk, 2000M Row, 500 YD Swim, and 450M Swim. Built-In Timers Run your test like the real thing. The Push-Up Timer counts down one minute. The Plank Timer is an open stopwatch you can stop at fatigue. No need to fumble with a separate stopwatch. Full Standards Reference Browse the complete scoring tables for every event, broken out by sex and age group from 17-19 through senior categories. See exactly what you need for 70, 80, 90, or a perfect 100. Exercise Guides Each event includes the objective, step-by-step performance standards, key points to remember, and a clear illustration. Know what counts as a rep before you test. Score History Save every test you take. Watch your score trend over time. Spot which event is holding you back and target your training. Dashboard at a Glance Your latest score, pass/fail status, last test date, and per-event breakdown all on one screen. Set your next goal and work toward it. WHO IT IS FOR Active duty Coast Guard members, reservists, candidates preparing for entry standards, recruiters, fitness leaders, and anyone who wants a clean tool for tracking Physical Fitness Test progress. WHY USE IT The PFT consists of three events completed in order on the same day: Push-Up, Forearm Plank, and one cardio option, with a maximum 15 minute rest between events and a minimum of 45 points per event to pass. This app builds every one of those rules in, so you spend less time looking up tables and more time training. Fit to serve. Ready always. This app is an independent fitness tracking tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the United States Coast Guard or any government agency. All scoring standards are based on publicly available USCG guidance.

About

stronglifts

This app simplifies tracking your strength training progress with a clean interface. It automates weight increases, calculates warmups, and provides a rest timer to keep you focused on your lifts.

Highlights
  • Automated weight progression
  • Smart deloads for failed sets
  • Automatic warmup set calculation
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Visual plate calculator
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Track your Stronglifts 5×5 workouts with a clean, focused interface designed to keep you lifting — not tapping. SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE The Stronglifts 5×5 program alternates between two workouts (A and B) using five compound barbell exercises: Squat, Bench Press, Barbell Row, Overhead Press, and Deadlift. This app handles the programming so you can focus on your lifts. SMART PROGRESSION - Automatically increases weight after successful sets - Tracks consecutive failures and applies deloads when needed - Warmup sets calculated automatically based on your working weight DURING YOUR WORKOUT - Tap sets to log reps as you complete them - Built-in rest timer with automatic recommendations - Collapse completed exercises to stay focused on what's next - Visual plate calculator shows exactly which plates to load WORKOUT HISTORY - Review past workouts with completion status at a glance - Track your progress over time APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION - Completed workouts saved to Apple Health as strength training sessions PLATE CALCULATOR - Standalone plate calculator for quick reference - Visual bar diagram with color-coded plates Built for lifters who want to get stronger without distractions.

Screenshots

PFT Tracker4 screens
stronglifts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: stronglifts at Free against PFT Tracker's $0.99. PFT Tracker's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

stronglifts is free to download; PFT Tracker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PFT Tracker against 5.0 for stronglifts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PFT Tracker versus stronglifts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPFT Trackerstronglifts
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaphet MoralesJeff Namkung

In-app purchases

None

PFT Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

stronglifts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PFT Tracker free?
PFT Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is stronglifts free?
stronglifts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PFT Tracker or stronglifts?
PFT Tracker and stronglifts are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PFT Tracker or stronglifts have ads?
Neither PFT Tracker nor stronglifts shows ads.

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