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Head-to-head · Bodybuilding App

StrongLifts vs RP Hypertrophy App

  • 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
RP Hypertrophy App #7 in Bodybuilding App 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

StrongLifts leads on 0 checks, RP Hypertrophy App on 0, and 2 are 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 trialonly StrongLifts
  • Most featuresStrongLifts · 1 of 3

StrongLifts scores higher on our rubric for bodybuilding app: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

StrongLifts is the better fit for lifters following structured 5×5 progression. RP Hypertrophy App is the better fit for experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles.

  • StrongLifts fits best

    Lifters following structured 5×5 progression

  • RP Hypertrophy App fits best

    Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles

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Side by side

Feature StrongLifts 8.7/10 Visit ↗ RP Hypertrophy App 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #2 in Bodybuilding App #7 in Bodybuilding App
Best for Lifters following structured 5×5 progression Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $299.99/user/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features StrongLifts 1/3 · RP Hypertrophy App 0/3
Workout templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Routine customization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wearable sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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.
  • Build custom mesocycles or choose from 100+ premade training plans.
  • Adjusts recommendations using pump, soreness, and workload feedback.
  • Includes 250+ exercise technique videos and fatigue-management guidance.
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.
  • No free plan; memberships are paid.
  • Annual Membership costs $299.99 per user per year.
  • Its programming focus is hypertrophy rather than general-purpose training.
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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RP Hypertrophy App is a workout programming and tracking app for individual lifters focused on gaining muscle. Experienced lifters managing hypertrophy mesocycles are its clearest audience: they can start with one of 100+ premade plans or…

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  1. StrongLiftsBodybuilding App 8.77-day trial
  2. RP Hypertrophy AppBodybuilding App 7.9Paid

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.

  • RP Hypertrophy App — where it wins

    • Build custom mesocycles or choose from 100+ premade training plans.
    • Adjusts recommendations using pump, soreness, and workload feedback.
    • Includes 250+ exercise technique videos and fatigue-management guidance.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; memberships are paid.
    • Annual Membership costs $299.99 per user per year.
    • Its programming focus is hypertrophy rather than general-purpose training.
  • StrongLifts8.7/10 · 7-day trial

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

    Visit StrongLiftsFull verdict →
  • RP Hypertrophy App7.9/10 · Paid

    A hypertrophy-focused planner for lifters who want structured, feedback-adjusted mesocycles.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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