# One Rep Max vs StrengthIQ

The clearest difference is rating: StrengthIQ at 5.0 against One Rep Max's 4.4. StrengthIQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). One Rep Max's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One Rep Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StrengthIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

StrengthIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Rep Max has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Rep Max | StrengthIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-rep-max-1rm-calculator/id950621710/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strengthiq/id6761685478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) | [MICHAEL ANTHONY ROBERTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890858382) |

## What reviewers say

### One Rep Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-rep-max-1rm-calculator/id950621710)

Safely estimate your maximum lift potential for various strength exercises using scientific formulas. Track your progress visually, set goals, and fine-tune estimates with perceived exertion. Ideal for powerlifters, CrossFit athletes, and strength enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Precise 1RM calculations with 7 scientific formulas, RPE integration for fine-tuned estimates, Custom exercise tracking for any lift, Visual progress graphs, Percentage charts for training, Goal setting and progress monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1RM Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 1RM Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| 1RM Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📊 Tracks progress with charts
- ➕ Plate calculator bonus feature
- 📈 Supports multiple 1RM formulas
- 💪 Helpful for tracking RMs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for features
- 💸 Features moved behind paywall
- 😩 Useless without subscription
- 🚫 Basic features now paid
- 💸 High subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Features behind paywall
- Forced ads
- Deleted lifting history
- Lost all logs with update
- Weight limit restriction

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of logs (date/time)
- Manual entry for weight preferred over slider
- Include different 1RM formulas (Epley, Brzycki)
- Ability to create custom graphs
- Fix weight limit restriction


### StrengthIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strengthiq/id6761685478)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Rep Max free?

One Rep Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StrengthIQ free?

StrengthIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, One Rep Max or StrengthIQ?

StrengthIQ is rated higher. One Rep Max averages 4.4 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while StrengthIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do One Rep Max or StrengthIQ have ads?

One Rep Max shows ads; StrengthIQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Rep Max or StrengthIQ?

One Rep Max ships an update every 6 days, and StrengthIQ every 6 days. Most recently, One Rep Max was updated on October 23, 2026 and StrengthIQ on October 25, 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.*