Head to head · from each app’s own words
Gravl109 of 188 features · 58%
Strong72 of 188 features · 38%
Gravl vs Strong
Of the 188 features the six apps on our feature map document about themselves, Gravl documents 109 and Strong documents 72. 51 are documented by both, 58 only by Gravl and 21 only by Strong. Gravl documents more in 10 of 14 categories, Strong in 2 (Workout logging; Templates, plans & calendar); 2 are even.
Gravl109 of 188 features · 58%- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- Ratings
- 5,914
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Aug 15, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- Today’s chart
- #92 grossing
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Strong72 of 188 features · 38%- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- Ratings
- 108,536
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Sep 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Today’s chart
- #75 grossing
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Feature by feature
Every feature at least one of the two documents. “Not documented” means the app’s own pages don’t mention it — not that it’s missing.
Workout logging Gravl 13 · Strong 14
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Strength set loggingLog weight and reps for each set of a lift during a live workout. | YesEvery set comes prefilled with reps and weight. Tap when it’s done and the rest timer starts.Source ↗ | YesStrong allows you to record RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to accompany your rep recordings.Source ↗ |
| Start an empty workoutStart an unplanned workout and add exercises as you go. | Yestap "Manual" and pick Manual in the sheet that opens to start from an empty workout.Source ↗ | YesStart with an Empty WorkoutSource ↗ |
| Previous performance shown or pre-filledWhile logging, each set shows or pre-fills what you lifted last time on that exercise. | YesEvery set comes prefilled with reps and weight. Tap when it’s done and the rest timer starts.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Live comparison during a workoutDuring a workout, running totals or a live comparison against previous sessions are shown. | Not documented | YesDepending on the category of the exercise, you can choose between different metrics and Strong will compare it to the last time you performed that exercise.Source ↗ |
| Effort per set (RPE / RIR)Record perceived exertion or reps in reserve for a set or exercise. | YesRate a set Easy or Hard and the next prescription adjusts.Source ↗ | YesStrong allows you to record RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to accompany your rep recordings.Source ↗ |
| Workout name and notesGive a workout a name and attach a free-text note or description. | Not documented | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| Photos or video on a workoutAttach photos or video to a logged workout. | Not documented | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| Add and reorder exercises mid-workoutAdd exercises to, or drag to reorder exercises within, a workout in progress. | YesTick the exercises you want, then tap the "Add" button at the bottom.Source ↗ | YesYou can Reorder Exercises by Drag and Drop on the exercise name.Source ↗ |
| Exercise swap with suggested alternativesReplace an exercise mid-workout, with the app suggesting suitable alternatives. | YesMachine taken? Swap any exercise in one tap. Gravl finds a same-muscle match and recalculates sets, reps and weights instantly.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Exercise notesAttach a note to an exercise, kept with the session or shown next time. | YesTake a look at your notes.Source ↗ | YesExercise Notes are notes intended for a particular exercise during a workoutSource ↗ |
| Bodyweight, weighted and assisted exercisesExercises that use body weight, including added load or assistance, are logged and counted correctly. | Not documented | YesSupport for multiple Exercise Types, including Assisted Bodyweight and Duration ExercisesSource ↗ |
| Timed exercisesLog time-based exercises (e.g. planks) by duration, with a timer. | YesWork through supersets, dropsets and timed exercises.Source ↗ | YesSupport for multiple Exercise Types, including Assisted Bodyweight and Duration ExercisesSource ↗ |
| Pause, resume or discard a workoutPause the workout clock and resume later, or throw away a workout in progress. | YesTap the elapsed time on your active workout screen to pause your session.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Edit or delete past workoutsChange or delete a workout after it has been saved. | YesIf you forgot to log a set, exercise or even made a mistake with the weights, you can edit past workouts.Source ↗ | YesYou can edit a past workout in Strong at any time.Source ↗ |
| Log a workout after the factRecord a workout you did earlier, on its real date and time. | YesOn the Save Workout screen tap on the date and choose when your workout happened.Source ↗ | YesStrong also allows you to record workouts performed in the past.Source ↗ |
| Kilograms and poundsChoose kilograms or pounds as the weight unit. | YesThe unit is set per piece of equipment, bars and plates included.Source ↗ | YesSupport for Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) weights, or a combination of bothSource ↗ |
| Per-exercise weight unitsUse a different weight unit for an individual exercise or piece of equipment. | YesWhen editing a gym profile, you can also set a Weight unit just for that gym - the unit the machines there are marked in.Source ↗ | YesSupport for Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) weights, or a combination of bothSource ↗ |
Sets, supersets & loading Gravl 10 · Strong 10
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Rest timerA countdown (or count-up) between sets, typically starting when a set is completed. | YesWe've set default rest times to 90 seconds for isolation exercises and 120 seconds for compound exercises, but you can easily customize them to fit your needs and reflect your actual rests.Source ↗ | YesBuilt in Auto Countdown Timer to help record rest breaksSource ↗ |
| Custom rest per exercise or setSet different rest durations per exercise or per set, remembered next time. | YesTo change the timer for a single exercise, tap the timer pill on that exercise’s screen and pick Custom in Timer Settings.Source ↗ | YesYou can change the default timer duration for any exercise via the More (...) Menu.Source ↗ |
| Rest-end alertsA sound, vibration, voice cue or notification when rest is over. | YesRun the rest timer - your wrist buzzes when it's time to lift again, which is much harder to miss than a phone notification.Source ↗ | YesIn Strong Settings > Rest Timer, you can also change the Timer Sound Effect and other Timer behavior.Source ↗ |
| Warm-up set taggingMark sets as warm-ups (kept separate from working sets). | YesEnable or disable them and/or adjust the number of warmup sets for compound and isolation exercises ranging from 0 to 4.Source ↗ | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| Automatic warm-up setsThe app inserts warm-up sets with calculated weights before working sets. | YesEnable or disable them and/or adjust the number of warmup sets for compound and isolation exercises ranging from 0 to 4.Source ↗ | YesWarm Up Calculator tells you which weights to warm up withSource ↗ |
| Drop setsLog a set as a drop set with reduced-weight follow-on efforts. | YesEach swipe adds one drop, so swipe twice for a two-drop chain, and a third swipe clears them.Source ↗ | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| Failure setsMark a set as taken to failure. | Not documented | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| SupersetsGroup two exercises to be performed back-to-back. | YesSelect "Add to superset" and choose the second exercise.Source ↗ | YesSupersets/Grouped ExercisesSource ↗ |
| Giant sets and circuitsGroup three or more exercises together as a giant set or circuit. | YesTo add a third exercise, open the 3-dot menu of an exercise that is already in the superset. There the item reads "Add to circuit".Source ↗ | YesA Superset is a way to group exercises and perform them in parallel. You may see this referred to as a Circuit for 3 or more exercises.Source ↗ |
| Per-set rep targets and pyramidsTemplates can hold rep ranges or different targets per set (pyramids, reverse pyramids). | YesReverse pyramid - increase reps while decreasing weight in each setSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Plate calculatorShows which plates to load for a target weight. | YesThe plate calculator shows you exactly how to load it.Source ↗ | YesPlate Calculator for when the weights get highSource ↗ |
Templates, plans & calendar Gravl 5 · Strong 6
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Saved workout templatesSave reusable workouts and start a session from one. | YesOnce saved, your workouts are available anytime in your Library.Source ↗ | YesAdd your own routines and easily choose between themSource ↗ |
| Template folders or tagsOrganise templates into folders or tags. | Not documented | Yes(iPhone only) You can create folders and organise your templates via Drag and Drop.Source ↗ |
| Repeat a past workout or save it as a templateTurn a completed workout into a template, or start a new session copied from it. | Not documented | Yesyou can save workouts as templates so you can perform them again in the future.Source ↗ |
| Update template from a workoutAfter a workout that changed, choose to write the changes back into its template. | Not documented | YesIf you performed a workout from a template, and you make changes to the original routine during a workout, you will be prompted to Update TemplateSource ↗ |
| Ready-made single workoutsA library of pre-built single sessions to start from. | Not documented | YesStrong includes some default templates as examples to refer to.Source ↗ |
| Ready-made programs and splitsA library of pre-built multi-day programs or weekly splits. | YesYou can choose from a selection of scientifically-backed routines tailored to various goals and experience levels.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Programs from named coachesStructured plans authored by named coaches or creators, with their own content. | YesCreator training plans: Train with Hermes and Sandra through structured plans with progressive phases, workout previews, and exercise videos.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Custom split builderBuild your own multi-day split or weekly plan by hand. | YesOn the menu sheet, tap Custom Split to build one from scratch, or AI Import to pull workouts in from a link, PDF, or photo.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Workout history calendarA calendar or grid view of days you trained. | Yeson the Progress tab by tapping a day in the Activity grid to open the calendar.Source ↗ | YesNew: Calendar home screen widget for tracking monthly workouts and weekly streaksSource ↗ |
Automatic programming Gravl 13 · Strong 0
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Generated training programThe app builds a personalised multi-day program from your goals, schedule and equipment. | YesGravl is an AI-powered training platform that uses a scientific algorithm and your onboarding information to build your personalized training plan.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Generated single workoutThe app generates a personalised workout on demand (today's session). | YesOnce you've made up all your choices, tap Create session and watch our AI create your workout obeying all your wishes.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Automatic progressive overloadThe app recommends when and how much to increase weight or reps based on your performance. | YesGravl estimates your one-rep max from your logged history and prescribes the next session from it.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Progression on repeated templatesSaved workouts can be re-run with automatically progressed sets, reps or weights. | YesSpecify how you want your saved workouts to behave when you do them in the future.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Recovery-driven workout selectionThe next workout's muscles are chosen from estimated per-muscle recovery. | YesThe system dynamically adjusts training days and muscle groups based on your recovery status and weekly training history.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Automatically generated supersetsGenerated workouts can group exercises into supersets or circuits automatically. | YesSelect "Add to superset" and choose the second exercise.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Exercise exclusions and preferencesExclude exercises (or muscles) from recommendations, or ask for some more often. | YesYou can choose which exercises to exclude and our AI will find alternatives while creating your workouts.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Injury-aware programmingRecord injuries or painful movements and recommendations avoid or substitute aggravating exercises. | YesYou tell Gravl which movements hurt, and it will avoid exercises associated with those movement patterns until you report that they feel fine again.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Gym equipment profilesSaved gym/equipment profiles restrict recommended exercises to what you have. | YesNeed more profiles for different gyms or setups? Just repeat the steps above.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Available weights and incrementsTell the app which dumbbells, plates or machine increments you have so suggestions are loadable. | Yesset the weight ranges: what the stack goes from, up to, and in which increments (for example 5 - 100 kg in 5 kg steps).Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Periodization (deloads, phases, test days)Planned variation over weeks: deload periods, phased progressions or max-effort test days. | YesSelect the Start and End Date and the Intensity.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Regenerate today's workoutAsk for a new version of a generated workout. | YesRegenerate keeps the same muscles and builds the session again with different exercises.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Weekly set targets per muscleRecommended weekly working-set ranges per muscle, with progress against them. | YesWeekly Set Trends show every muscle in a readable row, with volume ranges and a breakdown of direct and indirect work.Source ↗ | Not documented |
AI & voice Gravl 4 · Strong 0
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| AI-written training summariesAI-written plain-language summaries of a workout or a training week. | YesShort on time? Tap Explain with AI for a quick, plain summary of your week.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Form analysis from videoRecord or upload a video of a set and get a form score or feedback. | YesRecord a set, get a score from 1 to 100 and find out exactly what to fix - like having a coach watch every rep!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| AI-filled custom exercisesAI fills in a custom exercise's details from its name or a video link. | YesFill with AI- type the exercise name and AI fills in the details.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| ChatGPT / Claude / MCP integrationConnect external AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, MCP clients) to your training data. | YesConnect Claude or any MCP client to your account: log workouts and manage your training from a conversation.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Voice loggingLog sets, workouts or plans by speaking. | PartlyThe same sheet also offers Voice and Text, both in Beta, if you'd rather describe your session out loud or type it out.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Exercise library & content Gravl 7 · Strong 6
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in exercise libraryA built-in catalogue of exercises (size as stated by the app). | Yes300+ trainer-led exercise videos, downloadable for offline use.Source ↗ | YesStrong includes over 200 built in exercises in the Exercise Library, including Instructions and Videos.Source ↗ |
| Exercise demonstration videos or animationsEach exercise has a video or animated demonstration. | Yes300+ trainer-led exercise videos, downloadable for offline use.Source ↗ | YesDetailed exercise instructions with a growing library of animated videosSource ↗ |
| Written exercise instructionsStep-by-step written instructions for exercises. | YesWatch the Video and instructions.Source ↗ | YesDetailed exercise instructions with a growing library of animated videosSource ↗ |
| Exercise search and filtersSearch the exercise library and filter it by muscle or equipment. | YesThe Library tab keeps your exercises, splits and saved workouts in one list.Source ↗ | YesYou can search through the library using the search bar.Source ↗ |
| Custom exercisesCreate your own exercises. | YesIf you don't want to wait until it is added or if it, for some reason, doesn't meet our criteria, you can always add it yourself.Source ↗ | YesA comprehensive range of cardio and strength exercises - and add your own too!Source ↗ |
| Hide, merge or reset exercise dataHide unwanted library exercises, merge one exercise's history into another, or reset history from a date. | Not documented | Yesyou can transfer exercise data from one exercise to another as long as they are in the same category.Source ↗ |
| Offline exercise videosDownload exercise videos to watch without a connection. | YesToggle the exercise categories you want - Weights, Bodyweight, Cardio, Stretching and so on. Each one shows how many videos it has and how much space it needs, so no surprises.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Warm-up, stretching and mobility routinesStretching, mobility or warm-up exercise routines added before or after workouts. | YesGravl’s stretching routines are specifically created to complement your workouts by focusing on the same muscle groups you just trained.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Apple Watch & wearables Gravl 9 · Strong 5
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch appAn Apple Watch app for logging strength workouts. | YesLog a set and edit reps or weight on the fly before you confirm it.Source ↗ | YesThe majority of the features you use in Strong, such as Warm-up Sets, Timers and editing weight and rep information for an exercise are also available on Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Watch logging without the phoneLog a whole workout on the watch without the iPhone nearby. | No | YesFully-featured Apple Watch app to log workouts with or without your iPhoneSource ↗ |
| Start templates or plans on the watchStart a saved template, routine or today's planned workout from the watch. | YesFrom the watch - open Gravl on the watch and start today's workout.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Live phone-watch syncThe same workout is mirrored live on phone and watch. | YesEverything syncs live in both directions, pauses included, so you can switch between wrist and phone mid-session whenever you like.Source ↗ | YesLive Sync allows you to track the same workout on iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time.Source ↗ |
| Edit workout structure on the watchAdd or delete sets, or add, swap or reorder exercises, from the watch. | Not documented | YesWhile viewing a set, Long Press to bring up a menu where you can Add a new set or Delete the current set.Source ↗ |
| Set types and effort on the watchTag set types or rate effort from the watch. | YesRate your exertion after an exercise.Source ↗ | YesYou can scroll down on the set screen to change the Type of a Set and its RPE.Source ↗ |
| Watch complicationsApp complications or widgets on the watch face. | YesAdd the Gravl icon to your Apple Watch face.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Heart rate from AirPodsRead heart rate from AirPods Pro during workouts. | YesGravl also reads your heart rate from your watch or AirPods Pro 3.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Garmin watch appAn app that runs on Garmin watches to log workouts. | YesGarmin watch support: log workouts from your watch with real-time syncSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Garmin Connect syncWorkouts appear in Garmin Connect. | YesThe activity lands in Garmin Connect as a strength training activity, with heart rate and calories.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Wear OS appAn app for Wear OS watches. | YesGravl has a native Wear OS app, so you can log sets, run rest timers and check what's next straight from your wrist.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Health, body & recovery Gravl 7 · Strong 7
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts written to Apple HealthFinished workouts are saved to Apple Health. | YesApple Health (iPhone): sync workouts and active energy between Gravl and Health.Source ↗ | YesView Workouts outside of Strong (including Activity Rings if using Apple Watch)Source ↗ |
| Import workouts from Apple HealthWorkouts recorded by other apps are brought in from Apple Health. | YesWent for a run, a ride or a swim tracked by another app? Once Apple Health or Health Connect is connected, Gravl detects those activities automatically and offers to import them.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Body data synced with Apple HealthBody weight or composition is read from or written to Apple Health. | Not documented | YesTrack your bodyweight and body fat % inside of StrongSource ↗ |
| Body weight logLog body weight over time with a trend. | YesThe new Body metrics dashboard brings weight, measurements and progress photos together.Source ↗ | YesWeight - Your body weight. Values can be synced with Apple Health.Source ↗ |
| Body measurements (circumferences, body fat)Log body measurements beyond weight, such as circumferences or body-fat %. | YesOpen the Progress tab, tap + and choose Measurements.Source ↗ | YesBody Measurements are only available in Strong PRO. Neck Shoulders Chest Left Bicep Right Bicep Left Forearm Right Forearm Upper Abs Waist Lower Abs Hips Left Thigh Right Thigh Left Calf Right CalfSource ↗ |
| Progress photosStore private progress photos over time. | YesPick the pose - Front, Side or Back - and use your camera or choose a photo from your library.Source ↗ | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| Calorie and macro loggingLog food calories or macronutrients. | Not documented | YesCaloric Intake - Your caloric intake as Dietary Calories (kCal). Values can be synced with Apple Health.Source ↗ |
| Muscle recovery trackingPer-muscle recovery or fatigue estimates. | YesGravl's "Muscle Recovery" gives you a visual representation of your current fatigue levels.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Heart rate during workoutsHeart rate recorded and shown during or after a workout. | YesWatch your heart rate and calories live.Source ↗ | YesDuring a workout, you can also track your heart rate and calorie information.Source ↗ |
Cardio, sports & other activities Gravl 2 · Strong 1
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio exercise loggingLog cardio with distance and/or time. | YesLog your time and distance for each interval.Source ↗ | YesYou can choose from Volume (Total Volume, Volume Increase or Weight/Rep) Reps (Total Reps or Reps/Set); Time (Total Time or Average Time) or Distance (Total Distance).Source ↗ |
| Route mapsOutdoor workouts show a route map. | YesWorkout details now show richer cardio metrics and route maps for supported workoutsSource ↗ | Not documented |
Stats & progress Gravl 10 · Strong 9
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Personal recordsPersonal records are detected automatically, ideally flagged as they happen. | YesPRs are detected automatically as you log.Source ↗ | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!Source ↗ |
| Records by rep countA table of best (and predicted) weights for each rep count. | Not documented | YesThe Records Table shows your real world best performances for a given lift, alongside the "predicted" or theoretical best lift for each rep value.Source ↗ |
| Estimated one-rep maxEstimated 1RM calculated from logged sets. | YesReading: every set you log gets converted into an estimated 1RM.Source ↗ | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise progress chartsCharts of an exercise's weight, 1RM, volume or reps over time. | YesStatistics: charts, records and progress for the exercise - yours and your friends'.Source ↗ | YesView a variety of charts for each exercise. The available charts differ based on the exercise type.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise historyA list of every past session of a given exercise. | YesHistory: every session you've logged with this exercise.Source ↗ | YesFrom here you can see every workout where you performed the exercise.Source ↗ |
| Training volume trackingTotal volume (weight x reps) calculated per workout and over time. | Not documented | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!Source ↗ |
| Sets or volume per muscle groupStats breaking training down by muscle group. | YesWeekly Set Trends show every muscle in a readable row, with volume ranges and a breakdown of direct and indirect work.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Strength score or levelA score or level rating your strength against standards or other users. | YesSee how your lifts compare against standards for your body weight and sex, tracked over time across every muscle group.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Weekly, monthly or yearly recapsPeriodic recap reports of your training. | YesMonthly Review: Get monthly stats and share your progress.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Customisable dashboardChoose which stats, charts or cards appear on a dashboard or home screen. | Not documented | YesStrong's profile screen allows you to build a dashboard of metrics and widgets that are relevant to you and your training.Source ↗ |
| Training streaksA streak of consecutive days or weeks of training (or of meeting a weekly goal). | YesYour streak counts how many weeks in a row you've hit your weekly goal.Source ↗ | YesNew: Calendar home screen widget for tracking monthly workouts and weekly streaksSource ↗ |
| Achievements, badges and levelsBadges, milestones or levels earned for training. | YesAnd don't forget to show off those Streak badges! They're proof of your dedication.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Calories burnedActive calories recorded or estimated for workouts. | YesWatch your heart rate and calories live.Source ↗ | YesDuring a workout, you can also track your heart rate and calorie information.Source ↗ |
Social & competition Gravl 5 · Strong 0
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Friends or followersAdd friends or follow other users. | YesQR: Gravl shows your personal QR code and a link you can share through any app you prefer.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Activity feedA feed of the workouts of people you follow or are friends with. | YesSee your friends' workouts in your feed as they finish them.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Likes and commentsReact to and comment on others' workouts. | YesGive a clapto your friends' sessions and drop a comment to keep them accountableSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Compare with a friendCompare your stats or lifts side by side with a specific friend. | YesSee how you stack up on any exercise: open it, tap Analytics, and check the Friends card on the Statistics tab.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| LeaderboardsRankings among friends or group members. | YesYou can compare your current streak or total workouts with your friendsSource ↗ | Not documented |
Sharing, import/export & integrations Gravl 8 · Strong 4
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Shareable workout imagesGenerate shareable image cards of workouts or stats. | YesNew workout share editor with templates, stickers, photo effects, fonts, color controls, and Instagram sharing improvements.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Share to Instagram StoriesPost a workout card directly to Instagram Stories. | YesTap Story to post straight to Instagram, the share icon to send it anywhere else or save it to your photosSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Share workouts or templates with othersSend a template, routine, split or workout to someone who can save and do it. | YesGravl will generate a link that you can send to your friend via the app of your choice.Source ↗ | YesShare sheet makes sharing routines and workouts with friends easier than ever!Source ↗ |
| Import history from another appImport your workout history from another tracker's export. | PartlyGravl can import all of your Fitbod workouts. Just email us at support@gravl.ai and your history comes with you.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Import a workout from photos, files or linksTurn screenshots, documents, spreadsheets or social-video links into trackable workouts with AI. | YesGot a routine on Instagram or TikTok, a photo of a whiteboard, or a PDF from your coach? Drop it into Gravl and AI turns it into a real workout: every set, rep and weight ready to track in your next session.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Data exportExport your workout data to a file. | YesExport workout history data from your settings.Source ↗ | YesExport all of your data to Notes or Email in CSV formatSource ↗ |
| Cloud account syncData is stored in an account and synced across devices. | Not documented | YesAutomatically back up your data with Cloud Sync!Source ↗ |
| Strava exportPush finished workouts to Strava. | YesStrava: push your finished Gravl workouts to your Strava feed, so your followers see the grind too.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Health Connect (Android)Sync with Android Health Connect. | YesHealth Connect (Android): same deal, Android edition.Source ↗ | YesIf you enable Health Connect integration, you will be able to read and/or write health and fitness information from Health Connect according to the permissions you provide.Source ↗ |
| Public developer APIA documented API for your own data. | YesA versioned, scoped, read-only REST API over workouts, records, measurements and statsSource ↗ | Not documented |
Platforms, widgets & system Gravl 8 · Strong 5
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Android appAvailable on Android via Google Play. | YesGravl is an AI personal trainer for strength training. It builds your plan, coaches you through every set, and tells you exactly how much weight to lift next time.Source ↗ | YesStrong is available on iPhone, Android, and Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Web app or dashboardUse your account's training data in a web browser. | YesThere is a web dashboard at app.gravl.ai for when you want your training on a big screenSource ↗ | No |
| Apple Vision Pro compatibilityListed as compatible with Apple Vision on the App Store. | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.Source ↗ | No |
| Languages other than EnglishThe app is localised into languages other than English. | YesEnglish, Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, SpanishSource ↗ | YesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional ChineseSource ↗ |
| Home and Lock Screen widgetsiPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. | YesNew activity widget support and refreshed app/watch iconsSource ↗ | YesOn iPhone, you can also set the Workouts per Week Widget as a home screen widget!Source ↗ |
| Live Activity and Dynamic IslandThe live workout appears on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. | YesThe workout lives on your iOS lock screen as a Live Activity (interactive notifications on Android), so logging a set never means unlocking and navigating.Source ↗ | PartlyNew: Live Activity and Dynamic Island support for rest timersSource ↗ |
| Log sets from the Lock ScreenComplete sets from the Live Activity without unlocking. | YesThe workout lives on your iOS lock screen as a Live Activity (interactive notifications on Android), so logging a set never means unlocking and navigating.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Siri and ShortcutsControl the app with Siri or the Shortcuts app. | Not documented | YesSupersets, Custom Exercises, CSV Export, Apple Health, Warm-up Calculator, Siri Shortcuts, 3rd Party Integrations, Dark Mode, RPE, Advanced Charts, Body Part Measurements, Workout Sharing, Custom Timers and more.Source ↗ |
| Distraction blocking during workoutsBlock chosen apps while a workout runs. | YesWorkout Focus blocks the apps you choose while a workout is in progress.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| No advertisingThe app shows no ads. | Not documented | YesAnd no ads, ever.Source ↗ |
Personalisation, account & support Gravl 8 · Strong 5
| Feature | Gravl | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Dark modeA dark appearance. | YesSystem: Gravl follows your phone. It uses a light theme when your phone is in light mode and a dark theme when it is in dark mode.Source ↗ | YesSupersets, Custom Exercises, CSV Export, Apple Health, Warm-up Calculator, Siri Shortcuts, 3rd Party Integrations, Dark Mode, RPE, Advanced Charts, Body Part Measurements, Workout Sharing, Custom Timers and more.Source ↗ |
| Colour themes and accent coloursChoose colour themes or an accent colour. | YesChoose Black, Blue, Violet, Rose, Emerald or Orange.Source ↗ | YesWith Strong PRO, you'll get: Unlimited Workout Templates Record Body Part Measurements Access to all Charts Plate Calculator Warm Up Calculator Custom Icons (iPhone) and ThemesSource ↗ |
| Alternate app iconsChoose an alternate app icon. | YesYou can also change the app icon in App preferences → App icon.Source ↗ | YesCustom Icons (iPhone) and ThemesSource ↗ |
| First day of week settingChoose the day the week starts. | YesAdded first-day-of-week setting and updated streaks, trends, measurements, calendars, and activity views to respect it.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Sign in with Apple or GoogleSign in with Apple or Google accounts. | Yesthe same email and password, Google or Apple login you use in the app.Source ↗ | YesStrong offers Sign in with Apple for a smoother sign up experience for new users.Source ↗ |
| In-app account deletionDelete your account and data from inside the app. | Not documented | YesYou can delete your Strong Account yourself.Source ↗ |
| In-app support and feedbackContact the team, report bugs or request features from inside the app. | YesNew: Feature Requests section in Profile.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| AI support assistantAn AI assistant answers support questions. | YesSupport is in the app now. Ask the assistant, attach a photo, or talk to a real person.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Advice from human coachesAsk certified trainers or coaches employed by the app for workout advice. | YesGet support from our coaches anytime. Whether it’s app tips or workout advice, just message us in-app.Source ↗ | Not documented |
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