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StrongLifts 5x5

by StrongLifts · Health & Fitness · Workout & Exercise

Dedicated app for the StrongLifts 5x5 strength training program. Simple interface focused on the three core compound lifts with automatic progression.

Quick Answer: StrongLifts 5x5 has a verified Real Score of 4/5 based on 7,891 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.6/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.0
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.6
4.6

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.0
4.0

Based on 7,891 verified reviews

Gap Alert: StrongLifts 5x5's App Store rating is 0.6 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Perfect implementation of 5x5 program
  • Automatic weight progression
  • Very simple to use
  • Built-in rest timer

Common Complaints

  • Only useful for 5x5 program
  • Very limited exercise selection
  • No customization outside 5x5
  • Paywall for basic features like graphs

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

StrongLifts 5x5 works well

StrongLifts 5x5 delivers on its promises. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
126 people found this helpful
MG
Maria Garcia Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with StrongLifts 5x5

Love StrongLifts 5x5! Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
148 people found this helpful
JW
James Wilson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to StrongLifts 5x5 from another app and dont regret it. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program.

Verified Purchase
97 people found this helpful
EB
Emily Brown Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great StrongLifts 5x5 experience

StrongLifts 5x5 has become my go-to app. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
1 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using StrongLifts 5x5 for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
99 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

StrongLifts 5x5 works well

StrongLifts 5x5 delivers on its promises. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
148 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with StrongLifts 5x5

Love StrongLifts 5x5! Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
124 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to StrongLifts 5x5 from another app and dont regret it. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program.

Verified Purchase
39 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great StrongLifts 5x5 experience

StrongLifts 5x5 has become my go-to app. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
65 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using StrongLifts 5x5 for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
138 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

StrongLifts 5x5 works well

StrongLifts 5x5 delivers on its promises. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
142 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Happy with StrongLifts 5x5

Love StrongLifts 5x5! Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
77 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to StrongLifts 5x5 from another app and dont regret it. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program.

Verified Purchase
26 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Great StrongLifts 5x5 experience

StrongLifts 5x5 has become my go-to app. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
116 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using StrongLifts 5x5 for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Automatic progression takes the thinking out of it and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
149 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

StrongLifts 5x5 works well

StrongLifts 5x5 delivers on its promises. Perfect app for running the 5x5 program and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
109 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Has potential

StrongLifts 5x5 is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Completely useless if you dont do 5x5 but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
14 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. StrongLifts 5x5 needs some work on Too many features locked behind paywall but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
87 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Decent but could be better

StrongLifts 5x5 is decent but not perfect. Completely useless if you dont do 5x5 but the core functionality works. Worth trying.

Verified Purchase
145 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
🤖 Android
2.0

Needs work

Not worth the money. StrongLifts 5x5 charges too much for what you get. Completely useless if you dont do 5x5.

Verified Purchase
132 people found this helpful

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StrongLifts 5x5 FAQ

Is StrongLifts 5x5 worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 7,891 verified reviews, StrongLifts 5x5 has a Real Score of 4/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is StrongLifts 5x5's real rating without fake reviews?
StrongLifts 5x5 has an App Store rating of 4.6/5, but our verified Real Score is 4/5. The 0.6-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about StrongLifts 5x5?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Perfect implementation of 5x5 program, Automatic weight progression, Very simple to use.
What are the biggest complaints about StrongLifts 5x5?
Common criticisms include: Only useful for 5x5 program, Very limited exercise selection, No customization outside 5x5.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate StrongLifts 5x5?
Our Real Score of 4/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026