Comparison

GYM RPG vs Strong: minimal log or log with a game?

Strong is a minimal, well-regarded lifting log with a one-time lifetime option. GYM RPG logs the same lifts and adds a progression game. Pick Strong for a plain tool; pick GYM RPG if you need a reason to keep showing up.

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At a glance

	GYM RPG	Strong
Best for	People who stay consistent with a game and a party	Lifters who want a minimal, fast log
Free tier	Unlimited logging, 3 saved plans, 1 XP-rewarded workout per day	Unlimited workouts, 3 custom routines
Paid plan	Pro: $7.99/mo, $49.99/yr (US App Store, Oct 2026)	PRO: $4.99/mo, $29.99/yr, $99.99 lifetime (US App Store)
What paid adds	Unlimited rewarded workouts, 20 plans, barcode scanner, all charts	Unlimited routines, advanced charts, plate calculator
Game layer	XP, 8 muscle stats, skill tree, party boss, quests	No RPG layer found
Lifetime option	No	Yes, $99.99
Apple Watch	Not mentioned on the store listing	Supported (per store listing)
Platforms	iOS and Android	iOS and Android

The core difference

Strong keeps the experience narrow on purpose: log sets, see charts, use templates. GYM RPG keeps the same logging and connects it to a character, so consistency is rewarded with levels, skill points and boss damage.

Free tier and pricing

Strong's free tier logs unlimited workouts but caps custom routines at three. GYM RPG also caps saved plans at three on free and rewards one workout per day with XP; logging itself is not capped.

Strong PRO is cheaper per month and per year, and it has a $99.99 lifetime option. GYM RPG Pro is $7.99 a month or $49.99 a year with no lifetime tier.

Where Strong is the better pick

For a no-frills logger, a lower subscription and a lifetime purchase, Strong is the stronger value. GYM RPG is worth the extra if the game layer changes whether you train.

Choose GYM RPG if

You want XP, a skill tree and a party boss attached to your lifting.
You track food and want a nutrition streak that boosts workout XP.
You train with friends and want shared quests.

Choose Strong if

You want to pay once and be done: Strong has a lifetime tier, GYM RPG does not.
You use an Apple Watch while lifting.
You want the most minimal logger and have no use for a game layer.

Try GYM RPG free and see if the game layer changes your week.

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Free on iOS & Android

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper?

Strong, at monthly, yearly and lifetime pricing.

Is there a lifetime plan?

Strong offers one. GYM RPG does not.

Can I move my Strong history to GYM RPG?

We have not published an import tool, so assume you start fresh.

How we verified this

Competitor facts checked: October 2026. GYM RPG publishes this page and appears in it. Competitor details come from their public help pages, store listings and third-party reviews; features and prices change, so check the store before you buy.