A free Strong app alternative
Plenty of lifters love Strong for fast logging, then run into the free-tier routine cap or just want something that opens in a browser. Katado is a free workout logging web app built around the same idea Strong got right — log a set in seconds — without the app store or the paywall.
| Katado | Strong | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free tier (capped) + paid Pro |
| Platform | Any browser — phone, tablet, desktop | iOS & Android apps |
| Fast logging | Two taps, wheel — no keyboard | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| Account required | No — start instantly | Account-based |
| Routine / template limit | None | Free tier limits routines |
| Built-in program engine | Not yet | Templates |
| CSV export | Not yet | Pro |
Switch if you want fast logging that's genuinely free, runs on any device through the browser, and shows your whole training history on one scrolling page — no routine caps, no sign-up wall.
Stick with Strong if you rely on its template library or CSV export today — Katado is a focused logger first, and a built-in program engine and data export are on the roadmap rather than shipped.
Either way there's nothing to install and no card required, so it costs you one set to find out.