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Price is too high
The app itself is great. There are frequent updates, the UI is clean and user friendly, and there are more features than I’d ever consider using. However, I can’t support the pricing. $120 CAD for a lifetime subscription is way too high, considering a quick google shows the price used to be around $30. There are also other apps that track similarly for $10.
Edit - I originally left a 1 star review, but after considering again that was too harsh. The app never gave me any issues.Show lessThE p3nGu1n6
Developer Response
Hi, Appreciate you pointing out how clean and user friendly the UI is, and how many features I’ve added over the past 5 years. If a $10 app does everything you need then I don’t blame you for switching. Although, the one star review stings a bit. Regards, JimmySucks that your forced to buy it now
I put at least 40 different students onto this app, so they can use it and honestly it was great. But the problem is not everyone has the money to spend on such a app. It would be better if there was a donation function instead of a subscription, would get alot more traffic and would probably make more. $100+ for a lifetime subscription, no thanks. There’s plenty of other apps just as good for 4.99.Show lessJaskaran Pannu
Developer Response
Thanks for the review and for recommending many of your students. Let me ask you a slightly unrelated question. Every bad review I’ve received recently are from Canadians upset about the price, are you guys doing okay up there? I’ve always been told my brothers and sisters from the north were overly kind and respectful. I hope the modern world isn’t changing things in your nice country!Amazing App!
I’ve been a lifetime member since this app was called ultimate531, and it’s incredible to see how much this app has grown! In my opinion, this app is worth every penny. I believe the developer’s passion for developing really shines in this app. Feature after feature is added and there’s no signs of slowing down. I requested a feature and in less than a few weeks it was implemented! It goes to show how hard the developer works and how much they care about this app and feedback. Great work, thank you for the gains!!Show lessMrCunningLingus
Developer Response
Thanks for the review and for joining me on this journey!Suddenly need a subscription
The app was honestly great before it suddenly required a subscription to log more than 4 workouts. I had months of training logged and one day I was greeted with a locked button to start a workout. When I looked into it, I found out I was now being asked to subscribe or else the app itself will not allow me to use it.
This is quite inconvenient since I purchased the app without this issue, and suddenly can no longer use it without purchasing a subscription…Show lessarsnold
Developer Response
Hi, Send me an email jimmy@keylifts.comAbsolutely best lifting app !!!
Made for 531, but u can write almost ANY program in it. Easy to change/modify exercises on the fly. U can see ur last exercise performance while doing ur current exercise. Set up progressions. See and log RIR/RPE, weight, reps. Developers are constantly updating. I am a stickler for best bang for the buck products and this is by FAR the best app I have tried. I have tried Strong, StrongLifts, 531, RP Hypertrophy, and several others, and this is much better than all of them. To be fair, RP is still in beta, but crazy expensive. Keep up the awesome work KeyLifts, I wish more people could know just how great your app is !Show lessPencilneck1961
Developer Response
Really appreciate that you took the time to write such a great review. Thanks!Best 5/3/1 App
Great app for 531 - lots of routines and easy to build your own.
Would be great to see widgets added in but asides that can’t fault itThuBol1936
Developer Response
Appreciate the feedback. Widgets are on the roadmap. If you have any specific features you want to see in the widgets shoot me an email jimmy@keylifts.comEasily the best workout app
My only one request is that to make the Apple Watch version independent of the iPhone app, as in I don’t need to open the app on my iPhone to use the app on my Apple Watch, so I can leave my iPhone at home.
Love the progressive overload options.Baulker
Developer Response
Thanks for the review!THE FERRARI OF 5/3/1!
You have never seen anything like this before! The inexplicable amount of time invested into this work of “software art”, and the unmistakable passion for the 5/3/1 philosophy become obvious as soon as you open the app! That alone justifies the price of the subscription in a heartbeat! Silky smooth, intuitive and outstandingly reliable- the app is a “delicious” bite from the App Store’s kitchen! The meticulously structured 110 templates would make Jim Wendler happy! Everything works: counts, combines, remembers! A few years ago, when the app was a little baby 👶 , making the first timid steps, some impatient, unhappy people left the undeserved one-Star reviews! Today, a Super-Smart Kid, the App will show a stunning performance that is Superior to any competition! Do you want the Encyclopedia of 5/3/1 in your pocket? Do you want to experience the sensational support from the developer? Then- go for it! You will not be disappointed! To the Developers: Extremely well done! Outstanding! Bravo!!Show lesssonrisa arquitecto
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the kind review!!Best 531 tracking app available!
Love this app. Developer is responsive to feedback and continually improves it. I love the availability of so many templates from the program and the ability to still tweak and adjust them as Wendell would suggest. It’s not a substitute for buying the books. But between owning a few of Wendler’s books and my subscription to this app, I have everything I need to push continuous progress and gains for the foreseeable future.Show lessCliff_sch
Developer Response
Thank you!Decent but needs some bugs fixed
Great app, but definitely needs a decent developer or coder to go through and fix some stuff. Especially if it’s charged. It operates more like a free app than one you’re paying for. For instance when you go to swap exercises (say I want to add squats instead of leg press on squat day) it glitches and either doesn’t at the squat accessory or deletes the main lift. Obviously a bug due to me doubling up on squats in editing. There’s other small issues you could complain about too. But overall a decent app. Just leaves some things to be desired. {app note; this issue began after the last update I believe}Show lessGD'T
Developer Response
Trust me, you and me both wish I was a better developer. Please message me the issues you are having at jimmy@keylifts.com and I will get them fixed ASAP!
