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MaxRep vs Strava
Strava is the social network for runners and cyclists, built on GPS activity tracking. MaxRep is an iPhone app that puts your workouts, plans, food and training group in one place.
The short answer
Pick Strava if you run or ride outdoors and want GPS tracking, segments and a huge community. Pick MaxRep if your training happens in the gym and you want a set-by-set log, food tracking and a small-group leaderboard. Many people use both.
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MaxRep vs Strava features
“Paid” means the feature needs a subscription. “Not the focus” means it is not what the app is built around, or we could not confirm it.
| Feature | MaxRep | Strava |
|---|---|---|
| Gym set logging | YesFree. Sets, reps and weight with your last numbers beside each set, plus a rest timer | LimitedRecords activities; set-level detail is basic |
| AI workout plans | PaidPro. AI plan creator and AI workouts; every account gets 1 free try | Not the focusNot the focus |
| Follow-along classes | PaidPro. A 3D coach leads 16 ready-made classes, or build your own from 460 moves | NoNo classes |
| AI photo food logging | PaidPro. Snap a meal for a calorie and macro estimate you review; 3 free scans | NoNo food tracking |
| Barcode food scanning | YesFree, along with food search and saved meals | NoNo food tracking |
| Calorie and macro targets | YesFree. Calorie ring plus protein, carb and fat targets | NoNo food tracking |
| Groups and leaderboards | YesFree. Training circles with a 14-day leaderboard, posts, polls and RSVPs | YesFeed, kudos, clubs and segment leaderboards |
| PRs and progress | YesFree. PRs with estimated 1RM, a muscle map per workout, streaks and a calendar | PaidDeeper analysis with a subscription |
| Platforms | LimitediPhone only. Imports workouts from Apple Health | YesiPhone, Android, web and most GPS watches |
Credit where due
Where Strava is stronger
- GPS tracking for runs and rides
- The largest endurance community
- Works with most GPS watches and bike computers
Why people switch
Where MaxRep is different
Built for the gym floor
Set-by-set logging with previous numbers, a rest timer, PRs and a muscle map on every workout.
Food tracking included
Calories and macros with free barcode logging and AI photo logging in Pro.
Small-group accountability
Training circles rank showing up over 14 days, so a beginner can top the board.
Plans and classes
AI plans and a 3D coach for mat classes (Pro).
Price
What it costs
MaxRep. Free to download. Logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress and training circles are free, and every account gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year and unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes.
Strava. Free basic plan. Subscription is about $11.99 a month or $79.99 a year.
Approximate US prices seen in October 2026. Prices vary by country and change often, so check the App Store or Google Play before you subscribe.
Questions worth asking
MaxRep vs Strava FAQ
Is MaxRep a free alternative to Strava?
MaxRep is free to download, and workout logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress tracking and training circles are free. Every account also gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro ($19.99 a month or $99.99 a year) unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes. For comparison, Strava: Free basic plan. Subscription is about $11.99 a month or $79.99 a year.
Can I move my history from Strava to MaxRep?
MaxRep does not import Strava export files today. It can import workouts saved in Apple Health, so if Strava writes your sessions to Apple Health, those sessions can come across; set-by-set detail may not.
Does MaxRep work on Android?
Not yet. MaxRep is an iPhone app. Strava runs on iPhone, Android, web and most GPS watches.
Can I use Strava and MaxRep together?
Yes, and many people do. Strava is strongest for outdoor runs and rides; MaxRep covers the gym, food and a small training group.
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