Comparison · gym workout tracker
BlacknavevsStrong
Popular weightlifting log app for iOS and Android. Below: an honest side-by-side comparison so you can decide which fits your situation.
Pick Strong if
- ·Native iOS / Android app with watch integration
- ·Established community and large exercise library
- ·Apple Health and Strava sync
Pick Blacknave if
- ·One subscription unlocks 21 apps, not just gym tracking
- ·AI coaching reads your full session history and points out specific imbalances
- ·No App Store fees → cheaper to maintain at scale
- ·Installs as a PWA from any browser — no App Store review delays
- ·CSV import for migrating your existing Strong history
Side-by-side
| Feature | Strong | Blacknave |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (cheapest) | $4.99 | $9 (entire platform) |
| Apps included | 1 | 21 |
| Free trial | 3 workouts | 30 days, every app |
| AI coaching on your data | — | Yes (Advanced+) |
| Cross-device web access | Limited (mobile-first) | Full web + PWA |
| CSV import | — | Yes |
| Weekly digest email | — | Yes |
| Member can shape product | — | Yes (Advanced+) |
Pricing summary
$59.99/year or $4.99/month (Strong Pro). Free tier limited to 3 workouts.
$9 / month — all 21 apps included. 30-day free trial, no card.
Common questions
Is Blacknave cheaper than Strong?▾
On a per-app basis: Blacknave costs about $0.43/month per app ($9 ÷ 21). Strong costs $59.99/year or $4.99/month (Strong Pro). Free tier limited to 3 workouts. for one app. If you only need that one app, Strong may be cheaper. If you use 2 or more categories (gym + finance + career, etc.), Blacknave wins on price quickly.
Why would I switch from Strong to Blacknave?▾
- One subscription unlocks 21 apps, not just gym tracking
- AI coaching reads your full session history and points out specific imbalances
- No App Store fees → cheaper to maintain at scale
- Installs as a PWA from any browser — no App Store review delays
- CSV import for migrating your existing Strong history
Is Strong better than Blacknave for anything?▾
- Native iOS / Android app with watch integration
- Established community and large exercise library
- Apple Health and Strava sync
Can I try Blacknave first?▾
Yes. Every Blacknave app is free for 30 days, no credit card required. The trial unlocks every product (gym tracker, finance tools, career tools, lifestyle apps). After 30 days you choose a plan or cancel — no auto-charge surprise.
Try Blacknave free for 30 days
Every app unlocked. No credit card. Migrate from Strong with our CSV import on supported tools.
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