Mobela vs Strong
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Which is better, Mobela or Strong?
If you also run or walk, Mobela is the better choice: it logs your lifts and maps your runs and walks in one free app, with an AI coach (Bela) that plans around your sleep and recovery. Strong is the better choice if you only lift and want a fast, no-frills gym logger that has been around for years. Its free plan caps you at 3 custom routines, so a 4- or 5-day split needs Strong PRO, about $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr in the US.
Mobela and Strong side by side, as of October 2026
| Mobela | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free plan; PRO about $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr (US) |
| Saved routines | Unlimited | 3 on the free plan, unlimited with PRO |
| Strength training log | Sets, reps, weight, last-time numbers, PRs, rest timer; Bela can log sets for you | Sets, reps, weight, previous values, PRs, rest timer; plate and warm-up calculators with PRO |
| Runs and walks with GPS maps | Yes, with photos pinned to the route | No: lifting only |
| AI coach | Bela, free: reads sleep, heart rate and training history, and remembers your injuries and goals | Not its focus: Strong is a logger |
Pick Mobela if…
- You lift and also run, walk or ride
- You want more than 3 routines without paying
- You want an AI coach that knows your training, sleep and heart rate
Pick Strong if…
- You only lift and want the simplest possible logger
- You've used Strong for years and your history lives there
What is Mobela?
Mobela is a free iPhone and Android app that keeps every walk, run, ride and lift in one log, with Bela, an AI coach that remembers your history, and a feed built for friends instead of leaderboards. It syncs from Garmin, Apple Health, Health Connect and Strava, and connects to Claude, ChatGPT and Grok.
Mobela is invite-only for now. Join the waitlist and we'll email your invite.
Strong details are from public pricing pages and reviews as of October 2026 (US prices). Spotted something out of date? [email protected]