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Head-to-head · Bodybuilding App

StrongLifts vs Alpha Progression

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score StrongLifts #2 in Bodybuilding App 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit StrongLifts
Alpha Progression #5 in Bodybuilding App 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit site

StrongLifts leads on 0 checks, Alpha Progression on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStrongLifts · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Alpha Progression
  • Free trialboth

StrongLifts scores higher on our rubric for bodybuilding app: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Alpha Progression offers free plan; StrongLifts doesn't.

StrongLifts is the better fit for lifters following structured 5×5 progression. Alpha Progression is the better fit for lifters who want detailed progression guidance.

  • StrongLifts fits best

    Lifters following structured 5×5 progression

  • Alpha Progression fits best

    Lifters who want detailed progression guidance

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Side by side

Feature StrongLifts 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Alpha Progression 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #2 in Bodybuilding App #5 in Bodybuilding App
Best for Lifters following structured 5×5 progression Lifters who want detailed progression guidance
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $79.99/user/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days 14 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Community
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features StrongLifts 1/3 · Alpha Progression 1/3
Workout templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Routine customization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wearable sync ✓ ✓
Specs
Progress tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Exercise library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Includes StrongLifts 5×5, intermediate variations, and Madcow 5×5.
  • Automatically adjusts weight progression and deloads.
  • Tracks progress with charts and wearable health syncing.
  • Set-specific weight and repetition recommendations
  • 795-exercise library with videos and filtering
  • Periodization, deloads, charts, and training reports
Cons
  • There is no free plan; access starts with a 7-day trial.
  • Its focus on structured barbell programs may not suit varied training styles.
  • Coach tools are not part of its offering.
  • Deployment is limited to iOS and Android
  • Advanced programming and analytics require a Pro plan
  • Yearly trial is limited to eligible new customers
Our verdict

StrongLifts is a strength-training app for beginners and experienced lifters who want a structured barbell program rather than a loosely guided workout log. Its programs include StrongLifts 5×5, intermediate variations, and Madcow 5×5,…

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Alpha Progression is a mobile workout tracker and planning app for strength training and muscle building. It supports workout logging with weight, repetitions, RIR, notes, and a rest timer, plus manually created or generated plans and…

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  1. StrongLiftsBodybuilding App 8.77-day trial
  2. Alpha ProgressionBodybuilding App 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StrongLifts — where it wins

    • Includes StrongLifts 5×5, intermediate variations, and Madcow 5×5.
    • Automatically adjusts weight progression and deloads.
    • Tracks progress with charts and wearable health syncing.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; access starts with a 7-day trial.
    • Its focus on structured barbell programs may not suit varied training styles.
    • Coach tools are not part of its offering.

  • Alpha Progression — where it wins

    • Set-specific weight and repetition recommendations
    • 795-exercise library with videos and filtering
    • Periodization, deloads, charts, and training reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Deployment is limited to iOS and Android
    • Advanced programming and analytics require a Pro plan
    • Yearly trial is limited to eligible new customers
  • StrongLifts8.7/10 · 7-day trial

    A focused 5×5 training app with automatic progression, deloading, and progress charts.

    Visit StrongLiftsFull verdict →
  • Alpha Progression7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A mobile-first tracker for lifters who want set-specific guidance and structured progression.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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