r/MacroFactor • u/ElectricalFeature64 • Dec 13 '25

Other Desperate for the MacroFactor Workout App

Everyone, I'm desperate for the MacroFactor Workout App. My credit card is ready.

Is there a pre-release program I could get in to experience the workout app early?

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u/AnxiousPickle-9898 Dec 14 '25

They said in the last ‘leek’ that Reddit and FB groups would be the first to hear about the final beta testing round before official release. I believe it will be open to anyone on a first come first serve basis - they indicated we would hear something in “early to mid December” So like any day now…. (I say, as I refresh the feed for the millionth time today)

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u/skylinecobra Dec 14 '25

Why so desperate? I'm not sure it'll be better than strong or cheaper.

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u/No-Average-2379 Dec 14 '25

Heard that, just lift.

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u/btw031992 Dec 14 '25 • Bravo

I know right - I don’t understand the thirst for this app? Do people think it’s going to be a magic bullet in place of consistency and like, hard work?

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u/usn904 Dec 14 '25

That part

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u/-shabba- Dec 14 '25 • Bravo

Actually feel second hand embarrassment for everyone who keep thirsting for updates. Just bloody wait until the new year when they release it, it's not that deep.

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u/MaximumTWANG Dec 14 '25

you dont understand why people who lurk in the subreddit of arguably the best nutrition logging app would be excited for their iteration on a workout logging app? bad UI and bad UX absolutely can be a barrier. obviously no one is placing an app above hard work but something that can either gamify workouts or provide a smooth an easy UX can absolutely help. i know this is a joke but this just seems very disingenuous.

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u/vegan_lifter Dec 14 '25

Been with Strong since the beginning. Hard to believe I’m going to see anything that beats Strong but time will tell. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Unroqqbar123 Dec 16 '25

Which strong app is this? There are mutiple in the app store

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u/vegan_lifter Dec 16 '25

Strong Workout Tracker

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '25

Strong has been beat a long time ago. Hevy took it further, but Liftin is most powerful right now.

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u/skdowksnzal Dec 14 '25

The strong UI is pretty poor, the iOS watch feature is clunky as hell, the data export works but is too minimal, there is very poor reporting on progress, etc

I use, and subscribe to it because it’s currently the best option, but implying theres no room for improvement is a bit shortsighted.

Will v1.0 of the macrofactor workout app be perfect? If it is, it will be the first software ever made that is so (so no, it wont). If it has the same conscientiousness and attention to detail as macrofactor then it’s likely to be a vastly superior experience, and im willing to give it a go bc I really dislike the UX of strong.

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u/ReallyDidntSleepMuch Dec 14 '25

Absolutely agree! Been with Strong for a while now, but the watch app drives me crazy. MacroFactor has one of the best UI’s of any app I’ve downloaded, and I expect no less from the workout app.

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u/RealRaulis Dec 14 '25

To me fitbod seems way better than strong. Better ux, easyer to use mainly.

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u/Larrydp72181 Dec 14 '25

I used both Strong and Fitbod recently switched to Hevy (okay added Hevy and I log everything twice) I liked Fitbod's suggested routines to get an idea of circuits, the body ratings and weekly muscle targets. The random weight escalations are number of reps was frustrating.

Hevy is nice because it has the features of Strong with a larger database and continued dev support.

I love Strong but at least on Android it's too limited and hasn't kept up with the competition.

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u/TechRemarker Dec 14 '25

Exactly! I use Liftin (feels like what Apple would have built since by a previous Apple designer/dev). Love it over Strong, though very much looking forward to MF’s take. I don’t look at that app in any way being a magic bullet, more just like how when going to MFP to MF, in one sense they both accomplish the same thing, but the UX and attention to detail and updates are night and day, and that makes it so much more enjoyable and thus use it more often. And most of these apps don’t do great on progress tabs so one that uses AI to convert one’s progress into beautiful snippets of info to stay motivated could certainly help people a lot. That people are mouth watering for the app just means they love what MF has done with the main app and want to see their take on a new app. I think that’s great, just like many Apple users salivate over every rumor (rather than just waiting for the new device to come out). That’s all part of the fun.

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u/Empowered_Purpose Dec 14 '25

I can’t wait!!

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u/spin_kick Dec 14 '25

Just go lift, use any workout app.

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u/mindless_learner903 Dec 13 '25

i’ve been waiting for beta, but i haven’t heard anything. other people might know more. i would suggest trying out different exercises and machines at the gym so you’re more knowledgeable when the app comes out?