Comparison

Texas Method Strength Calculator vs Starting Strength (Legacy)

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

Head to head
About

Texas Method Strength Calculator

This app simplifies weightlifting by calculating your training loads for a 6-week Texas Method strength cycle. Track your progress across cycles and lift more weight on key exercises.

Highlights
  • Calculates training weights
  • Supports 6-week Texas Method cycles
  • Tracks progress over cycles
  • Effective for major lifts
  • Simple and effective program
Features
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No more fiddling with spreadsheets and print outs at the gym. This app calculates the weights you should use, based on your one rep maxes, for a 6-week Texas Method strength cycle. The app also makes it easy to keep track of where you are in the cycle and how you've progressed from cycle to cycle. This general purpose, 3 day per week, strength program has been used by many to add some serious weight to their bench press, shoulder press, deadlift and squat. If you're looking for a simple, yet effective lifting program, the Texas Method is likely for you.

About

Starting Strength (Legacy)

This app guides beginners through a proven strength training program with detailed instructions, video demonstrations, and interactive logging. It simplifies tracking progress and calculating weights for exercises like squats, presses, and deadlifts.

Highlights
  • Beginner barbell exercise instructions
  • Novice strength training program guidance
  • Interactive workout logging
  • Warmup and workset weight calculator
  • Exercise video and photo instructions
  • Cloud sync for training data
  • Customizable progression
Features
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Please note, this is the legacy version. An all new version of the Starting Strength App is on the store, search "Starting Strength Official" The Starting Strength Method is the fastest, most efficient and straightforward way to increase total body strength for complete beginners. ====== Here's some reviews from our users 5/5 "What do you get when you combine the best method to get stronger with detailed instructional videos, thorough explanations AND an actual day to day program? THIS APP! Finally! Perfect for both beginners and experienced lifters and worth much more than the price I paid for. Thank you Starting Strength! 5/5 "I've tried 2-3 other apps. I've kept paper logs. Nothing has been easier to use than this app. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't enter my warm up sets...its because you don't need to! You enter your work set weight and it tells you exactly what to load on the warmup-ups..." 5/5 "Wonderful, straight-forward way to keep DOING THE PROGRAM. A simple and clear way to apply the SS principles and track your work.” 5/5 "Like others, I was on the fence about buying this app to help kickstart my starting strength program. This app deserves it's high average rating, and you should pull the trigger if you are reading this.” 5/5 "I tried a few free apps before buying this app, this one is well worth the money. Best app out there for barbell training" ====== Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and considered the most productive method in existence for anyone beginning a strength training program. "The best book ever written on strength training" - Jim Wendler, champion powerlifter. ++++++++++ Features: - Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic barbell exercises: the squat, press, deadlift, bench press and power clean. - Walks you through the famous Starting Strength Novice Program -- shows you how to start, what weight to add and when to add extra exercises. - Enough programs to get you through the first year of training including accessory exercises of chinups and back extensions. - Designed for use at the gym with quick access to multiple angle videos and photo instructions of each exercise. - Lift instructions and diagrams from the Starting Strength Book by Mark Rippetoe. - Interactive logging tools journal your strength progression. - Warmup and workset calculator shows you exactly how many plates to put on each side of the bar. - Workset Rest Timer, customisable for each exercise. - Customise your progression for each exercise. - Add and save additional notes for each workout, and access previous notes easily. - Never lose your training data again! Cloud Sync backs up your training log data and restores it across multiple devices. - Download training log data as CSV (requires account) - Helpful hints and tutorials help you learn and progress safely. - How to program the basic exercises into the most effective program for long-term progress. - Metric (kgs) or Imperials (lbs), and change at any time. Have any comments, questions or suggestions? Please email us at hello@shabu.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7754358

Screenshots

Texas Method Strength Calculator3 screens
Starting Strength (Legacy)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starting Strength (Legacy) at 83% against Texas Method Strength Calculator's 12%. Starting Strength (Legacy) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). Texas Method Strength Calculator's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Texas Method Strength Calculator costs $0.99 and Starting Strength (Legacy) $14.99 up front. Starting Strength (Legacy) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Texas Method Strength Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starting Strength (Legacy) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starting Strength (Legacy) has 2.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Texas Method Strength Calculator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Starting Strength (Legacy)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texas Method Strength Calculator ships an update every 12 months, Starting Strength (Legacy) every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Texas Method Strength Calculator versus Starting Strength (Legacy): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas Method Strength CalculatorStarting Strength (Legacy)
Price$0.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB239 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWide Swath Research, LLCShabu Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Texas Method Strength Calculator

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral29.4%
Negative58.8%

Starting Strength (Legacy)

All ratings2,550 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Texas Method Strength Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Starting Strength (Legacy)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with timer functionality
  • Problems with weight and plate tracking
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Bugs when switching between exercises

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to modify exercises and programming
  • Implement advanced programming options beyond novice linear progression
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Add Apple Health integration
  • Enhance UI and user experience

In-app purchases

None

Texas Method Strength Calculator

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Starting Strength (Legacy)

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Months Pro$19.993 Months
  • Pro Quaterly$19.993 Months
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Single Form Check$24.99
  • Unlock Pro Forever$59.99
  • 3 x Form Checks$69.99
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  • 10 Form Checks$209.99
  • 20 x Form Checks$399.99

Questions

Is Texas Method Strength Calculator free?
Texas Method Strength Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starting Strength (Legacy) free?
Starting Strength (Legacy) costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Texas Method Strength Calculator or Starting Strength (Legacy)?
Starting Strength (Legacy) is rated higher. Texas Method Strength Calculator averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Starting Strength (Legacy) averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Texas Method Strength Calculator or Starting Strength (Legacy) have ads?
Neither Texas Method Strength Calculator nor Starting Strength (Legacy) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texas Method Strength Calculator or Starting Strength (Legacy)?
Texas Method Strength Calculator ships an update every 12 months, and Starting Strength (Legacy) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Texas Method Strength Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Starting Strength (Legacy) on November 6, 2026.

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