StrongLifts

Spec sheet

What it does

StrongLifts guides users through scheduled barbell strength workouts and chooses exercises, sets, reps and weights.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Purpose

StrongLifts is a weightlifting app that plans workouts, weights, sets, and reps to help users build strength and muscle.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Audience

The maker says the app is for both beginners and experienced lifters.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Platforms

The maker lists iOS, Android, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac computers with an M1 or M2 processor, and says workouts can sync between iOS and Android.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Integrations

On iOS, it can send workouts, workout duration, estimated calories burned, and body weight to Apple Health; on Android, it can sync workouts, duration, calories, and body weight with Health Connect.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

Privacy

Apple's App Store listing says the developer reported that purchases, device identifiers, usage data, and diagnostics may be collected without being linked to the user; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Support

For app issues, StrongLifts directs users to contact support from within the app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Headquarters

Hong KongRead 28 Sep 2026 · stronglifts.com

Android health integration

Health Connect can exchange workouts, duration, calories and body weight with Google Fit.Read 20 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

API and SDKs

The opened official product and support pages document no public API or SDK.Read 20 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

Apple Health integration

Workouts, duration, calories and body weight can sync with Apple Health.Read 20 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

Apple Watch

The Apple Watch app logs sets, runs rest notifications, shows workout data and supports warmup and plate calculations.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Assistance exercises

Programs can recommend additional work for smaller muscles or lagging movements.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Automatic deload

The app can reduce weights after repeated failures or after a training break.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Automatic progression

Weights increase after successful workouts according to configurable increments and frequency.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Company founding

LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2007.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists Stronglifts as privately held with 2–10 employees and a fully remote team.Read 20 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Cross-device sync

The maker says workouts can sync between iOS and Android devices.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Custom exercises

The exercise library contains more than 100 exercises and permits unlimited user-created exercises.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Documentation

The help center provides step-by-step purchase, cancellation, Apple Health, Health Connect and workout-logging guides.Read 20 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

Exercise library

The app includes more than 100 pre-programmed exercises with videos and instructions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Exercise replacement

Users can replace exercises with suggested alternatives or create their own variations.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Independent pricing observation

TechRadar reported a UK annual price of £29.99 and a then-available lifetime option priced at $84.99.Read 20 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Intermediate programs

The app includes StrongLifts 5x5 Intermediate and Madcow 5x5 templates.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Latest listed update

Google Play lists the app as updated on September 2, 2026.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Legal developer

Google Play identifies the developer as STRONGLIFTS LIMITED and lists an address in Kowloon, Hong Kong.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: missing workout controls

Apple reviewers request supersets, left/right limb tracking and better timed-exercise completion alerts.Read 20 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Limit: nutrition

The independent review notes that StrongLifts does not provide nutrition guidance.Read 20 Oct 2026 · fitnesstoolsreviewed.com

Limit: subscription change

Google Play reviewers complain that former Power Pack or lifetime purchasers now need an ongoing subscription to log workouts or retain features.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: target audience

An independent review says the fixed linear program is best for beginners and returning lifters and may not suit advanced or hypertrophy-focused trainees.Read 20 Oct 2026 · fitnesstoolsreviewed.com

Limit: upgrade prompts

A Google Play reviewer reports repeated, difficult-to-dismiss upgrade pop-ups after workouts despite buying a lifetime pass.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Notable 2026 change

The maker says the Power Pack was retired in 2025 and that since 2025 the app requires Pro subscription access.Read 20 Oct 2026 · support.stronglifts.com

Plate calculator

It calculates which plates to load on each side for different bars and plate sizes.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Praise: progression

Reviewers praise automatic weight adjustment, deload handling and clear workout tracking.Read 20 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Praise: simplicity

Apple reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and guided workouts as simple and easy to follow.Read 20 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Programs

The app offers StrongLifts 5×5 beginner and intermediate programs, plus Madcow 5×5 for intermediate lifters.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Progress analytics

Charts cover weight lifted, estimated one-rep max, volume and total reps.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Progress tracking

Its charts track weight lifted, estimated one-rep max, training volume, and total reps, and the app records workout history and personal records.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.9 out of 5 from 77K reviewsRead 20 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on Google Play

4.3 out of 5 from 101K reviewsRead 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rest timer

A rest timer starts after logging a set and can use different intervals by exercise.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Security declaration

Google Play says no data is shared with third parties, data is encrypted in transit and users can request deletion.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Self-hosting

The opened official pages describe hosted mobile apps and do not provide self-hosting instructions.Read 20 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

StrongLifts 5x5

The beginner program uses three weekly workouts with automated progression.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Subscription requirement

The App Store listing says the app is free to download but requires a subscription to use, with a 7-day trial for the yearly plan and no trial for monthly or quarterly plans.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

System requirements

The App Store listing requires iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 on Apple silicon, visionOS 1 or watchOS 10.Read 20 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Video library

The maker says its exercise library includes instructional videos and form guidance.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Warmup calculator

The app calculates warmup sets and weight jumps before work sets.Read 20 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Workout customization

Users can add assistance work, replace exercises, create custom exercises, and create their own training programs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Workout tools

It provides warmup and plate calculators, a rest timer, and one-tap set logging.Read 5 Oct 2026 · stronglifts.com

Plans and prices

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