Symmetry vs Strong: which gym app should you choose?
Strong is the classic gym notebook, on your phone: clean, fast and distraction-free. Symmetry does the same, and it also builds your routine, works out the weight for every set and gives you a strength rank.
If all you want is to log, Strong does the job. If you want the app to think through the plan for you, read on.
Symmetry teamUpdated 2 min read
Summary
 Symmetry |  Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | People who want a ready-made plan and calculated progression | People who want a minimalist notebook |
| Paid plan price | €12.99/month or €39.99/year | From €3.99/month, from €24.49/year or €89.99 lifetime |
| Free version | Yes, no ads | Yes, with 3 saved routines |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone, Apple Watch and Android |
| Rating | 4.8 on the App Store · 4.8 on Google Play | 4.8 on the App Store · 4.1 on Google Play |
Symmetry wins 6 · 2 ties · 1 depend on you
The basics
| Symmetry | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €12.99/month or €39.99/year · your custom routine is free | From €3.99/month, from €24.49/year or €89.99 lifetime |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android, synced with Apple Health and Health Connect | Also Apple Watch |
| RatingsSymmetry wins | 4.8 (Spanish App Store) · 4.8 (Google Play) | 4.8 (Spanish App Store) · 4.1 (Google Play) |
Training
| Symmetry | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Routine built by the appSymmetry wins | Answer a few questions and it builds your routine with exercises, sets, reps and weights | No: you build your own templates |
| Progressive overloadSymmetry wins | With Pro: adjusts the weight and reps of every set based on your last session | Doesn't calculate it: you see your last result and decide |
| Logging setsTie | Warm-up sets, drop sets, sets to failure and supersets | Set tags and supersets |
| RPETie | Yes, since version 7.16 | Yes |
Progress and motivation
| Symmetry | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength ranksSymmetry wins | 9 ranks, from Iron to Symmetric, per exercise, per muscle and overall | None |
| SocialSymmetry wins | Feed, friends and head-to-head challenges | No feed; you can share a workout |
| Charts and measurementsDepends on you | Strength and volume charts, plus progress photos | 1RM and volume charts, plus body measurements |
Artificial intelligence
| Symmetry | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligenceSymmetry wins | Symmetry Intelligence (chat) and an AI body scanner | None |
Verdict
Choose Symmetry if…
- You want the app to build your routine and add weight when it's time.
- Seeing your rank and competing with friends keeps you going.
- You use Strong and want to bring your history: Symmetry imports it.
Choose Strong if…
- You just want a notebook, with no plan and no social feed.
- You train with an Apple Watch.
- You'd rather pay once and forget about it.
