OneCoach vs Strong
Published 18 September 2026·Last updated 26 October 2026
| Feature | OneCoach | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Fast set, rep, and RIR/RPE logging | Yes | Yes |
| Rest timer and exercise history | Yes | Yes |
| Personalised 12-week programme included | Yes | Not included |
| Calculates progressive overload for you | Yes | Not included |
| Adapts when you miss a day or change equipment | Yes | Not included |
| Nutrition logging and adaptive calories | Yes | Not included |
| Social workout feed and Lift Together groups | Yes | Not included |
| Cost | From £0. Pro £74.99 a year | Free (limited routines) / Paid Pro |
Comparison based on publicly available feature sets as of 26 October 2026. Strong is a trademark of its respective owner.
Key takeaway: Strong replaces a paper notebook in the gym, but it never tells you what to lift next or how to eat for your goal. OneCoach gives you fast set-by-set logging alongside calculated progressive overload, a personalised 12-week programme, nutrition tracking, and social accountability.
OneCoach vs Strong: Notebook vs Coach
Strong popularized simple workout logging on iPhone. If you already write your own mesocycles and only want a table to type numbers into, Strong works well.
Most gym-goers eventually want more than a blank table. OneCoach tracks your sets, weight, reps, and RIR in seconds, and uses those logs to tell you when to go heavier on the very next set.
What OneCoach does that Strong does not
OneCoach connects the whole week together:
- Writes a 12-week periodised block around your priority lifts, schedule, and injuries.
- Recommends live weight increases mid-workout when your RIR shows you have more in the tank.
- Tracks calories, protein, and weekly weigh-ins so your nutrition matches your training block.
- Connects you with friends via the workout feed, challenges, and Lift Together groups.
Stop guessing what to lift next
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Start FreeQuestions
Yes. OneCoach Free is £0 forever and includes your personalised training plan, workout tracking, progressive overload calculations, PBs, bodyweight trends, and social feed.
Yes. Every working set in OneCoach supports weight, reps, and RIR/RPE, plus warm-up sets and rest timers.
