Alpha Progression
7.8#3 in bodybuilding appFrom $79.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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StrongLifts
7.6#4 in bodybuilding appFrom $4.99 a monthAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Alpha Progression | StrongLifts |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker says the app is suitable for beginners and experienced lifters, with beginner guidance and advanced programming tools for experienced users. | The maker says the app is for both beginners and experienced lifters. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Alpha Progression as a privately held wellness and fitness company with 2–10 employees. | LinkedIn lists Stronglifts as privately held with 2–10 employees and a fully remote team. |
| Exercise library | The app provides 795 built-in exercises with filmed demonstrations, setup and execution guidance, filters, alternatives, and custom exercises. | The app includes more than 100 pre-programmed exercises with videos and instructions. |
| Headquarters | Eschborn, Germany | Hong Kong |
| Integrations | With explicit user consent, the app can access or share activity energy, weight, body-fat percentage, and exercise data through Apple HealthKit and Google Health Connect. | 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. |
| Progress analytics | Pro adds charts covering exercise performance, strength, volume, sets per muscle, training frequency, bodyweight, and body measurements. | Charts cover weight lifted, estimated one-rep max, volume and total reps. |
| Progress tracking | The app provides progress charts, personal records, streaks, achievements, and CSV export. | Its charts track weight lifted, estimated one-rep max, training volume, and total reps, and the app records workout history and personal records. |
| Purpose | Alpha Progression is a strength-training app that tracks workouts and recommends weights and reps based on the user's performance. | StrongLifts is a weightlifting app that plans workouts, weights, sets, and reps to help users build strength and muscle. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.9 out of 5 from 40K+ ratings | 4.9 out of 5 from 77K reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.8 out of 5 from 21.1K reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 101K reviews |
Alpha Progression plans
- FreeFree
- Pro monthly$12.99 a month
- Pro yearly$79.99 a year
StrongLifts plans
- Pro Weekly$4.99 a month
- Pro Monthly$11.99 a month
- Pro Quarterly$29.99 a month
- Pro Yearly$59.99 a year
- StrongLifts Pro 5 Years$199.99, paid once
Pick Alpha Progression if…
The app is intended for beginners and experienced lifters, with beginner guidance and advanced programming tools. It suits people who want workout logging and progression recommendations, particularly those willing to use the Pro plan for generated plans and charts.
Pick StrongLifts if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.