Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

Updated April 2026

Ellim vs Strong

An honest, side-by-side comparison. We tell you where Strong wins, too.

TL;DR

Strong is the best minimalist workout logger available, and at $5/mo it's the cheapest option. But "minimalist" means no AI, no nutrition, and a tiny exercise library. If you want more than a digital notepad for your gym sessions, Ellim offers dramatically more value.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Ellim	Strong
Price (Free tier)	Free core (full tracking, library, routines)	Free (3 routines, unlimited logging)
Premium Price	$17.99/mo or $99.99/yr	$5/mo or $30/yr
AI Workouts	LLM-based conversational AI (premium)	NoSource: Strong App↗
Nutrition Tracking	Free (search + barcode)	NoSource: Strong App↗
AI Meal Detection	Photo-based (premium)	NoSource: Strong App↗
Exercise Library Size	3,500+ exercises	~200 exercisesSource: Strong App Store↗
Workout Tracking	Yes	Yes
Custom Routines	Yes	Yes
Apple Watch	Yes	Yes
HealthKit	Yes	Yes
iOS	Yes	Yes
Android	No	Yes

Try it yourself — Ellim is free

Workout tracking + nutrition logging + 3,500+ exercises + unlimited routines. All free. No paywall, no credit card.

Download Ellim Free

See Ellim in Action

AI builds your workout

Track every set

Log meals with AI

3,500+ exercises

What you get with Ellim that Strong doesn't

3,500+

exercises

Free

nutrition tracking

search + barcode included

builds your workout

describe it, AI creates it

Unlimited

routines & tracking

no caps, no paywall

Where Strong Falls Short

No AI features of any kind — zero intelligence, zero suggestionsSource: Strong App Features↗
No nutrition tracking — workout-only appSource: Strong App Features↗
Tiny exercise library (~200) means you'll create most exercises manuallySource: Strong App Store↗

Where Ellim Wins

Intelligence vs Just Logging

Strong tells you what you did. Ellim tells you what to do next. With conversational AI workout generation, Ellim doesn't just record your training — it helps plan it.

Complete Fitness Tracking

Strong tracks workouts only. Ellim gives you workouts + nutrition + AI meal detection in one app, so you have the full picture of your fitness.

17x Larger Exercise Library

Ellim offers 3,500+ exercises with detailed instructions. Strong has roughly 200, meaning you'll spend time manually creating exercises that Ellim already has.

Where Strong Wins

We believe in honest comparisons. Here is what Strong does well.

Very affordable at $5/mo — lowest premium price in the category
Long track record — been around since 2016 with a loyal user base

In-Depth: Ellim vs Strong

Workout Generation & AI Capabilities

Strong is a digital notebook — it records what you did, nothing more. No AI, no suggestions, no adaptation. That's fine if you already have your program dialed in. But if you're figuring out what to train next or want an app that thinks with you, Strong offers nothing. Ellim's Smart Session generates a complete workout from a plain English description — the core reason to look for a Strong alternative.

Nutrition Tracking Comparison

Strong doesn't track nutrition at all. The typical workaround is Strong + MyFitnessPal — two apps, two accounts, two potential subscriptions. Ellim includes free food logging (search, barcode scanning, macros) in the same app as your workouts. Fitness progress depends on both training and eating; Strong only sees half the equation.

Exercise Library & Variety

Strong ships with ~200 exercises — you'll regularly hit movements it doesn't have and end up creating them manually. Ellim's 3,500+ library covers barbell, dumbbell, cable, machine, bodyweight, kettlebell, and resistance band across every major muscle group. That's nearly 17x the variety, with instructions included for every exercise.

Free Tier & Value for Money

Strong Pro is the cheapest premium in the category at $5/mo, but it just unlocks unlimited routines. Ellim's free tier already includes unlimited routines, 3,500+ exercises, and full nutrition tracking — more than Strong Pro offers, at no cost. If you want a Strong alternative free of routine limits with substantially more features, Ellim's free tier is the answer.

Pricing Comparison

Ellim

$17.99/mo

or $99.99/yr (save 54%)

Free forever: full workout tracking
3,500+ exercise library with graphs
Unlimited routines (no cap)
Free nutrition tracking — search + barcode scanner
Curated workout routines ready to use
Premium: AI meal detection from photos + AI workout generation

Workouts + nutrition — both free. No paywall. No credit card.

Strong

$5/mo

or $30/yr

Free with 3 routine limit, unlimited workout logging

Which App Is Right for You?

Choose Strong if...

Choose Strong if you want the cheapest, simplest workout logger possible and nothing else. Strong is ideal for experienced lifters who already have their program dialed in, hate unnecessary features, and just want to record sets, reps, and weight. If you view a fitness app as purely a digital notebook, Strong does that job at a low price.

Choose Ellim if...

Choose Ellim if you want your app to actually help you train smarter, not just log what you already know. If you want AI-generated workouts, a massive exercise library for discovering new movements, and nutrition tracking — all for free in the core tier — Ellim is significantly more capable while still being easy to use.

The Verdict

Download Ellim Free

Free download. No credit card required.

Switching Is Easy

You don't need to start from scratch. Bring your routines with you.

Import by Photo

Take a screenshot of your current routine. Ellim's AI reads it and creates the routine for you.

Import by Text

Paste your routine as text — exercises, sets, reps. Ellim converts it into a trackable routine instantly.

Or Start Fresh

Browse our curated routines or let AI build a personalized plan. Your workout history starts building from day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strong really the simplest workout app?

Yes, Strong's biggest selling point is its minimalism. It's a clean, fast workout logger with zero extras. If that's all you need, it works well. But it also means no AI, no nutrition, and a very small exercise library.

Why is Ellim more expensive than Strong?

Ellim's core features are free — workout tracking, 3,500+ exercises, custom routines, and nutrition logging. Premium ($17.99/mo) adds AI meal detection. Strong Pro ($5/mo) unlocks unlimited routines but still has no nutrition or AI. You're comparing different products.

Does Strong have any AI features?

No. Strong has zero AI features. It's a manual workout logger. Ellim offers conversational AI that generates complete workouts from a text description.

Can I track food with Strong?

No. Strong is exclusively for workout tracking. You'd need a separate app for nutrition. Ellim includes food search, barcode scanning, and AI meal detection all in one app.

Is Strong good for beginners?

Strong is simple to use but offers no guidance. Beginners who don't know what exercises to do or how to structure workouts will benefit more from Ellim's AI workout generation and 3,500+ exercise library.