Is Stronglifts a scam?
Stronglifts is a real, long-running app, but a large number of long-time reviewers say the developer revoked access to features they had already paid for under a one-time "lifetime" purchase, now requiring an ongoing subscription to use them again. This reads less like a scam at the point of the original purchase and more like a company retroactively changing the terms on paying customers years later — but if you're considering a "lifetime" purchase from this developer today, recent reviews suggest that promise may not be honored long-term.
Scam product took away support for a lifetime subscription to a glorified excel sheet
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Is Stronglifts legit?
The app and its training program are real and have a long track record, but recent reviewers describe the developer directly promising in writing that a lifetime purchase would never be revoked, and then revoking it anyway. Several reviewers quote or paraphrase these past assurances directly. That gap between stated promises and what happened is the core of why many long-time users say they no longer trust the developer, independent of whether the workout program itself is good.
Very Disappointed. Mehdi, you lied. When I bought the Power Pack, you said it was a lifetime purchase. Now you've taken that away, locked it behind a subscription, and gone back on your word. You promised this would never happen, yet here we are — all for greed. Don't trust a single promise, because he won't keep it... replying... correct I've had 12 years of support instead of the lifetime of support that was promised when I paid for the app.
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What happened to Stronglifts lifetime purchases?
Users who paid a one-time fee years ago for the app's "Power Pack" — warmups, a plate calculator, and other features — report losing access to those features entirely unless they now pay for an ongoing subscription, with their old purchase treated as no longer valid. Some reviewers report support responses defending the change as fair compensation for years of past free updates, but the features themselves are gone from a lifetime purchaser's account without that subscription.
Like many other recent reviews my lifetime purchases are also gone without warning or explanation. There are no shortage of 5x5 apps so I'd recommend looking at those that often include more features.
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Do I have to pay a subscription for Stronglifts now?
Yes — reviewers confirm the app has moved to a subscription-only model, with even previously free basic functionality and past workout history now reportedly locked behind a paid plan for at least some users. If you just want a free 5x5 progression tracker, several reviewers say they've switched to other apps rather than pay the current subscription price.
Can't use the app for free anymore without going through a free trial for the premium version.
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Answers above are generated from real Google Play reviews of Stronglifts 5x5 Workout, not editorial opinion.