5.15.23
2023-11-22
This version includes bug fixes in relation to watchOS 10.1 and preparation for our upcoming 6.0 update:
• New: Moved "Manual Timer" functionality to Main Menu to support newer versions of watchOS
• New: Added "Mark Complete/Incomplete set" functionality to set entry screen
• New: Added Cancel Workout to Workout More Menu
• Fix: Duplicate Workouts when finishing workouts on Apple Watch on watchOS 10.1 or later
• Fix: Background crash related to uploading deleted workouts
• Fix: Improved Back Button presentation on Finish Workout Screen
Strong for Apple Watch now requires watchOS 8 or later in order to resolve installation issues on Apple Watch Series 3.
5.15.22
2023-10-17
This version includes bug fixes in relation to iOS 17/watchOS 10 and preparation for our upcoming 6.0 update:
• Fix: Apple Watch - Misaligned Heart Rate on Rest Timer Screen
• Fix: Apple Watch - Restores Heart Rate to Status Bar on Workout Screen
• Fix: Apple Watch installation issues on older watchOS versions
5.15.21
2023-10-04
This version includes bug fixes in relation to iOS 17/watchOS 10 and preparation for our upcoming Strong 6.0 update:
• Fix: Auto-Switch Theme does not consistently apply
• Fix: Crash when adding/deleting Line Chart Widgets
• Fix: Crash when duplicating archived Templates
• Fix: Apple Watch - Timer may freeze on watchOS 10
• Fix: Apple Watch - Timer circle layout
• Fix: Apple Watch - Template card layout
5.15.20
2023-09-18
Version 5.15.20 includes bug fixes and improvements in preparation for upcoming Strong updates
5.15.20 Changes:
• Fix: Misaligned caps lock icon in Sign Up password field
• Fix: Crash on Finish Workout from Watch
This update also includes the following previous changes from 5.15.19:
• Fix: Gap between navigation bar and Add Widget popover
• Fix: New Template name placeholder is cut off
• Fix: Adding exercise on Watch does not refresh list and shows placeholder values instead
• Fix: Workout screen extends under Dynamic Island notch
• Fix: Apple Watch - Unable to leave Update Routine screen loop
• Fix: Apple Watch - Unable to update Exercise Set value
• Fix: Apple Watch - Edit Rest Timer time can cause crashes
• Fix: Apple Watch - Rest Timer layout timer circle goes beyond edges
• Fix: Apple Watch - Minor layout issues in Settings
• Fix: Apple Watch - Back button may not be visible after timer is finished
5.15.19
2023-09-14
Version 5.15.19 includes bug fixes and improvements in preparation for upcoming Strong updates
• Fix: Workout screen extends under Dynamic Island notch
• Fix: Gap between navigation bar and Add Widget popover
• Fix: New Template name placeholder is cut off
• Fix: Adding exercise on Watch does not refresh list and shows placeholder values instead
• Fix: Apple Watch - Unable to leave Update Routine screen loop
• Fix: Apple Watch - Unable to update Exercise Set value
• Fix: Apple Watch - Edit Rest Timer time can cause crashes
• Fix: Apple Watch - Rest Timer layout timer circle goes beyond edges
• Fix: Apple Watch - Minor layout issues in Settings
• Fix: Apple Watch - Back button may not be visible after timer is finished
5.15.18
2022-07-22
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.17
2022-07-20
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.16
2022-05-02
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.15
2022-04-06
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.14
2022-02-21
• Removed MyFitnessPal integration
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.13
2022-01-13
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.12
2021-12-13
• Fix: Apple Watch - UI fixes for Watch Series 7
• Minor fixes and improvements
5.15.10
2021-09-29
• iOS 15 compatibility
• Fix: Live Sync not working on WatchOS 8
• Minor bug fixes and improvements
5.14.2
2020-12-01
• Fix: Instances where workout log keyboard may become unresponsive
• Stability improvements
• Localization improvements
• Minor UI bug fixes
5.14.1
2020-11-12
• Fix: Focus Metric not updating when values are changed by +/- buttons
• Fix: Unresponsive store upgrade buttons
• Fix: Apple Watch - Gray tinted complication for Apple Watch
• Minor UI bug fixes
5.14
2020-10-14
• NEW: It's here! Introducing Workouts Per Week widget for iOS 14!
• NEW: Custom app icon - make your workout sleeker with the new "Sleek" icon!
• Fix: Authentication issues
• Fix: Crash when starting and replacing ongoing workout
• Fix: Minor UI bugs
• Stability improvements
5.13.1
2020-05-19
• Fix: RPE badge appearance
• Fix: Minor UI bugs
5.13
2020-04-30
• [PRO] Introducing Custom App Icons! Head over to Settings > App Icon and choose from our selection of beautifully designed icons.
• NEW: Quick add buttons for Measurements
• Fix: Performance issues with server syncing
• Fix: Minor UI bugs
5.12.4
2020-04-14
• Theming improvements across the app
• Fix: Apple Watch - Update Routine prompt not showing when Live Sync is on
5.12.3
2020-03-26
• Fix: Potential screen freezes during workouts
• Fix: Custom Siri Shortcuts not opening specified Routines
5.12.2
2020-02-26
• NEW: Ability to start an empty workout with Siri by saying "Hey Siri, start a workout with Strong"
• Fix: Crash when replacing exercises with Live Sync on
• Fix: Minor UI bug fixes
5.12.1
2020-02-17
• NEW: Apple Watch - Customize in Watch app settings to show heart rate or duration during workout
• Fix: Minor bug fixes
5.12
2020-01-30
• Introducing Live Sync! Use Apple Watch and your iPhone to track a workout. You may start or end your workout on either device and any changes will be synced between Apple Watch and iPhone.
• NEW: We've added Traditional Chinese to Strong!
• Fix: Theme UI bugs
• Over 10+ improvements and bug fixes across iOS and Apple Watch!
5.11.10
2019-12-16
• Fix: Profile page crashes
• Fix: Minor theming UI bugs
5.11.9
2019-12-11
• Fix: Profile page crashes
• Translation improvements
5.11.8
2019-12-03
• NEW: Added RPE to CSV export
• NEW: Added version number to bottom of Settings
• Fix: Profile page crashes
• Fix: Workout duration popup not expanding properly
• Fix: CSV export not not formatting properly with decimal commas
• Fix: Minor theming UI bugs
• Fix: Apple Watch - Rounded corner complication image too small for 40/44 mm devices
5.11.7
2019-11-10
• Fix: Crashes on launch
• Fix: Crashes when viewing workout history
5.11.6
2019-11-06
• Fix: Exported charts improperly themed
• Fix: Theming UI bugs
• Fix: Crashes on launch due to bad data
• Fix: Apple Watch - Corner complications not rounded
5.11.5
2019-10-24
• Happy Halloween!
• NEW: Enable our new Halloween Theme by heading over to Settings > Theme and selecting "Halloween"
• Fix: Minor UI fixes
5.11.4
2019-10-21
• NEW: Auto light/dark launchscreen for iOS 13
• Fix: Glitchy Theme switching animation
• Fix: Transparent RPE label
• Fix: Apple Watch - Reduced crashes and improved stability
5.11.3
2019-10-09
• Fix: Some instances of workouts crashing.
• Fix: Edit workout screen not fullscreen.
• Fix: Using system "Bold Text" causes some button text to overflow.
• Fix: "Start an Empty Workout" and "+ Add Set" not translated.
• Fix: Durations are padded with an extra leading zero on iOS 13.
5.11.2
2019-09-24
• Fix: Screen freezes after finishing a workout.
• Fix: Crashes when syncing workouts to Apple Health.
• Fix: Navigation bar graphical glitches.
5.11.1
2019-09-23
• Fix: Expanded charts not completely fullscreen and pinch to zoom disabled.
• Fix: Graphical glitches when switching Themes.
• Fix: Apple Watch - Crashes when starting workouts (sorry about this!).
• Fix: Apple Watch - Complication on watchOS 6 isn't circular.
5.11
2019-09-20
• Introducing Dark Mode! Switch between light, dark, and black themes.
• Optimized for iOS 13.
• NEW: Option to disable Update Routine prompt upon completion of workout in Settings > Bonus Options
5.10.6
2019-09-12
• Fix: Multiple pinned notes may merge into one pinned note
• Fix: Adding multiple pinned notes may cause a crash
• Fix: Failure sets aren't counted in 1RM and Max Rep charts
• Fix: Apple Watch - Rest timer ring not updating properly when screen is off
5.10.5
2019-08-21
• Fix: Apple Watch - Optimizations to reduce crashes and improve performance
5.10.4
2019-07-03
• Fix: iOS - Save button not enabled after changing Rest Timer values when editing Routine.
• Fix: iOS - Workout history card height not adjusting for PR badges.
• Fix: Apple Watch - Generation of duplicate workouts in certain instances.
5.10.3
2019-06-20
• Fix: iOS - Start Workout Routine Card layout issues and name truncation.
• Fix: Apple Watch - Distance picker sometimes doesn’t scroll to correct value.
5.10.2
2019-06-15
• New: Drag and drop Routines into collapsed folders
• New: More accessible Add Routine and Add Folder buttons
• Fix: Crashes when dragging and dropping Routines
• Fix: Deleting Folders show incorrect alert message
5.10.1
2019-05-16
• Fix: Status bar background color doesn't reset after reordering widgets.
New in Strong 5.10
• NEW: A brand new Start Workout screen with folders to organize your Routines!
• NEW: Drag and drop Routines to reorder.
• NEW: Drag and drop custom Folders to reorder (tap and hold on folder title).
• NEW: Collapsible sections in Start Workout.
• NEW: Apple Watch - Routines now organized under folders.
• Fix: View PR button in workout complete screen overlaps home bar.
• Fix: Misleading Failure set help text.
5.10
2019-05-09
• NEW: A brand new Start Workout screen with folders to organize your Routines!
• NEW: Drag and drop Routines to reorder.
• NEW: Drag and drop custom Folders to reorder (tap and hold folder name).
• NEW: Collapsible sections in Start Workout.
• NEW: Apple Watch - Routines now organized under folders.
• Fix: View PR button in workout complete screen overlaps home bar.
• Fix: Misleading Failure set help text.
5.9
2019-04-04
• NEW: Apple Watch - We've added a brand new Workout Completed screen!
• NEW: Apple Watch - New Update Routine screen to manage your changes that you've applied during the workout!
• NEW: Apple Watch - Modular complication now shows your latest workout!
• NEW: Apple Watch - An option to mark set as incomplete using Force Touch in Set Entry screen.
• NEW: Apple Watch - Added notice when not all sets have been completed on Finish Workout Confirm screen.
• Fix: Apple Watch - Replace exercise screen was dismissing immediately.
5.8
2019-03-13
• NEW: Apple Watch - Manage default rest timer duration in Settings.
• NEW: Apple Watch - A redesigned Routines screen with section headers, settings, and quick start of the latest routine.
• NEW: Apple Watch - A brand new rest timer screen with progress ring!
• NEW: Apple Watch - Previous rep info on the Set Entry screen.
• NEW: Apple Watch - Scrolls to current exercise when returning from Set Entry screen to Workout Overview screen
• Fix: Apple Watch - Added set was not visible on Workout Overview screen.
• Fix: iOS - After finishing a workout, updated RPE values didn't trigger an option to update Routine RPE values.
5.7.1
2019-02-28
• NEW: Apple Watch - We’ve also completely redesigned the Workout Overview screen to include info on duration and heart rate, the ability to add/reorder/delete exercises, and superset management!
• Note: On the Watch app, we’ve removed the default 30 second rest timer for exercises that did not have auto rest timers set. Rest timers can still be set through the iOS app.
New in Strong 5.7
• NEW: Apple Watch - We’ve completely redesigned the Set Entry screen! This allows you to edit Set Type, RPE, and notes, as well as view your workout instructions and history right from your Watch!
5.7
2019-02-13
New in Strong 5.7
• NEW: Apple Watch - We’ve completely redesigned the Set Entry screen! This allows you to edit Set Type, RPE, and notes, as well as view your workout instructions and history right from your Watch!
• Fix: Apple Watch - Rest timer skipped when app is in background
• Fix: Workouts per Week chart date label poor readability
5.6.2
2019-01-24
New in Strong 5.6
• Strong PRO subscribers can now upgrade to Strong PRO Forever directly from the store page!
New in Strong 5.6.2
• Fix: Restore purchases link in Store not showing in certain instances
5.6.1
2019-01-17
New in Strong 5.6
• Strong PRO subscribers can now upgrade to Strong PRO Forever directly from the store page!
New in Strong 5.6.1
• Fix: Restore purchases link in Store not showing in certain instances
5.6
2019-01-14
New in Strong 5.6
• Strong PRO subscribers can now upgrade to Strong PRO Forever directly from the store page!
5.5.4
2019-01-03
New in Strong 5.5
• MyFitnessPal integration for syncing calorie goals and uploading workouts. Head over to Settings in Strong > App Integrations > MyFitnessPal to get started!
• Auto rest timer for warm-up sets
New in Strong 5.5.4
• Fixes store issue for iOS 11 users.
5.5.3
2019-01-01
• Fix: Apple Watch - Startup crashes
• Fix: Apple Watch - Exercise sync crashes
5.5.2
2018-12-29
• Fix: Apple Watch - Startup crashes
• Fix: Apple Watch - Exercise sync crashes
5.5.1
2018-12-20
• NEW: Apple Watch - Ability to adjust weight by increments of 0.5 when value is above 100 (both kg and lb)
• Fix: iOS - Crash when adjusting macros target percentages if MyFitnessPal is connected
• Fix: Apple Watch - Companion Mode sometimes won’t start on Apple Watch
• Fix: Apple Watch - Infograph complication image wasn’t really circular
• Fix: Apple Watch - Workout is shown again after sign out and sign in on Apple Watch
• Fix: Apple Watch - Potential crash during Apple Watch workout
5.5
2018-12-13
• NEW: MyFitnessPal integration for syncing calorie goals and uploading workouts. Head over to Settings in Strong > App Integrations > MyFitnessPal to get started!
• NEW: Auto rest timer for warm-up sets
• Fix: Crash when reloading charts
• Fix: Charts showing seconds instead of formatted time
• Over 10+ improvements and bug fixes across iOS and watchOS
5.4.1
2018-11-29
• Fix: Apple Watch - App crashes on devices on watchOS 4
• Fix: Apple Watch - "Update Routine" switch wouldn't save new values after performing a workout
• Fix: Apple Watch - Performance issues when loading the "Add Exercise" screen
5.4
2018-11-13
• NEW: Profile Widgets - Add charts and nutrition widgets to your Profile to further enhance your workouts!
• NEW: Nutrition tracking - Connect to Apple Health to view your nutritional intake right on your Strong Profile.
• NEW: Goals - Visualize and reach your goals with new nutrition and workouts per week targets.
• Minor bug fixes
KNOWN ISSUES
We’ve filed bug reports about these and aim to fix them as soon as we can.
• Apple Watch: Pickers will reset to 0 when tapping parts of the status bar.
• Apple Watch: Digital Crown input can sometimes stop working.
• Apple Watch: Now Playing music controls are misaligned on the Rest Timer screen.
5.3
2018-10-22
• NEW: Track RPEs (Rating of Perceived Exertion) in your workouts, you'll find the RPE input available on the keyboard as you edit a rep for an exercise set.
• NEW: Add to Siri buttons for starting your routines
• Fix: Button highlight gets stuck with tap and hold in the track workout screen
KNOWN ISSUES
We’ve filed bug reports about these and aim to fix them as soon as we can.
• Apple Watch: Pickers will reset to 0 when tapping parts of the status bar.
• Apple Watch: Digital Crown input can sometimes stop working.
• Apple Watch: Now Playing music controls are misaligned on the Rest Timer screen.
5.2.2
2018-10-06
• Fix: Crash when viewing an exercise's history section.
Previously in Strong 5.2.1
• Adds images and videos for new exercises.
• Shows badges for all personal record types when viewing workout details.
• Auto rest timer will always start after completing a set. (Previously, it would skip if the next set is already complete.)
• Tap your workout after finishing to view workout details.
• Start Workout: Long exercise names wrap over multiple lines.
• Edit Exercise: Adds “Hide/Restore Exercise” button. (You can still swipe to hide them in the Exercises List.)
• Siri Shortcuts: Allows editing of saved shortcuts.
• Apple Watch: Adds support for new complications.
• Apple Watch: Updated Add Exercises layout.
• Apple Watch: Adjustments to weight and distance picker values.
• Apple Watch: Removed Now Playing music controls since this could interfere with Digital Crown operation.
• Fix: Transfer Exercise Data would crash when transferring from a hidden exercise.
• Fix: (iOS 12) Set counts after 9 are not displayed correctly.
• Layout fixes for new screen resolutions on iPhone and Apple Watch.
KNOWN ISSUES
We’ve filed bug reports about these and aim to fix them as soon as we can.
• Apple Watch: Pickers will reset to 0 when tapping parts of the status bar.
• Apple Watch: Digital Crown input can sometimes stop working.
• Apple Watch: Now Playing music controls are misaligned on the Rest Timer screen.
5.2.1
2018-10-03
• Adds images and videos for new exercises.
• Shows badges for all personal record types when viewing workout details.
• Auto rest timer will always start after completing a set. (Previously, it would skip if the next set is already complete.)
• Tap your workout after finishing to view workout details.
• Start Workout: Long exercise names wrap over multiple lines.
• Edit Exercise: Adds “Hide/Restore Exercise” button. (You can still swipe to hide them in the Exercises List.)
• Siri Shortcuts: Allows editing of saved shortcuts.
• Apple Watch: Adds support for new complications.
• Apple Watch: Updated Add Exercises layout.
• Apple Watch: Adjustments to weight and distance picker values.
• Apple Watch: Removed Now Playing music controls since this could interfere with Digital Crown operation.
• Fix: Transfer Exercise Data would crash when transferring from a hidden exercise.
• Fix: (iOS 12) Set counts after 9 are not displayed correctly.
• Layout fixes for new screen resolutions on iPhone and Apple Watch.
KNOWN ISSUES
We’ve filed bug reports about these and aim to fix them as soon as we can.
• Apple Watch: Pickers will reset to 0 when tapping parts of the status bar.
• Apple Watch: Digital Crown input can sometimes stop working.
• Apple Watch: Now Playing music controls are misaligned on the Rest Timer screen.
5.2
2018-09-20
SIRI SHORTCUTS
Start workouts from Siri with personalized phrases. We’re proud that Strong is one of the first workout trackers on the App Store to support Siri Shortcuts! Head over to Settings > Siri Shortcuts to set them up.
• Rest Timer notifications now include information about the upcoming set.
• Apple Watch: Adds “Now Playing” music playback controls to a couple of screens.
• Adds support for the new iPhone and Apple Watch resolutions.
• Fix: A bug could prevent notifications from being enabled.
• Updates minimum version to iOS 10.0.
Unfortunately, there are a number of glitches and performance issues in the future version of watchOS, particularly with pickers and animations. We‘re hoping to fix these as soon as possible.
5.1
2018-09-14
TRANSFER EXERCISE DATA
We‘ve added a new tool to help organize your exercise library by transferring all of your data from one exercise to another. This also updates any routines which include the exercise. We‘re planning to add some new exercises to our library very soon, and you‘ll be able to transfer exercise data to help take advantage of the new images and instructions we‘ll include. To get started, select an exercise and tap Edit > Transfer Exercise Data.
• Custom exercises are now synced, even if they‘re not part of a workout.
• Improves keyboard behavior for email addresses in dialogs.
• Fix: Potential crash when changing tags or deleting sets.
• Fix: Potential crash when new users first open Strong.
• Fix: Some edits to a routine would not enable the 'Save' button.
• Removes support for remote notifications (promotional Workout Reminders).
• Removes Mixpanel, a third-party analytics service.
Strong 5.1 is the last version to support iOS 9. We‘re doing this to ensure we can continue to make regular updates to the app and support new iOS features.
5.0.3
2018-08-20
• Improves the Update Routine option on iOS and Apple Watch.
• "Previous" set information shows when editing a routine.
• Max Reps PRs uses the best weight performance in a tie.
• Apple Watch: Unfinished sets are no longer removed from a routine.
• Fix: Exercise History might not display notes, or leave a space on exercises with no notes.
• Fix: Long exercise names could overlap the UI.
• Fix: Removing a superset may not work properly.
• Fix: Rest timer sound may play at the wrong time after adjusting it.
• Fix: Crash when typing while the cursor is off screen.
• Fix: Crash if rest timer sound plays while viewing an exercise video.
• Fix: Crash when making purchases before logging in.
• Fix: Potential crash when viewing Exercises tab.
• Fix: Potential crash when scrolling the Calendar.
• Fix: Potential crash when starting a rest timer.
• Fix: Store options were inaccessible in some languages.
• Select Language confirmation appears in the new language (app restart still needed).
• Exercise Search ignores extra spaces, making it easier to find terms in brackets.
• Added labels to text fields during Sign Up/Log In.
• Notification updates for a future version of iOS.
We‘ll be removing support for iOS 9 in a future version of Strong. Please update to the latest iOS version to ensure you continue to receive updates from us.