# 5/3/1 Workout Manager — user reviews > 30 indexed App Store user reviews of 5/3/1 Workout Manager by Christopher Dwyer, rated 4.66/5 from 32 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/531-workout-manager/id987326808/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/531-workout-manager/id987326808.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 25 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (10 of 30) ### 4/5 — Great app but no kilos *2017-05-18, version 1.0.2* Almost 100% perfect but could you please add option to change weights kilograms? ### 5/5 — Thanks. *2016-12-05* Maybe have an option to change the accessory workouts. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. It has the ability to customize your workouts as you see fit. ### 4/5 — Nearly Perfect *2016-10-13, version 1.0.2* So close to perfect... No option to change weights to Kg, would make it perfect... By far the easiest 531 app.. Would pay for update with an Kg option ### 5/5 — Solid App - Kept It Simple *2016-08-28, version 1.0.2* Provides basic direction and allows you to "check off" the sets as you go. Would be nice if you could add an assistance lift or two, but that's not a complaint. Good app for lifting weights, go somewhere else if you need graphs and gizmos. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. I have already added support for adding additional lifts/accessory exercises. ### 5/5 — Great *2016-02-14, version 1.0.2* Great app nice and easy to use would like to be able to set weights in kg ### 5/5 — Great *2016-02-08* No fluff app. Right to the point. Like doing each exercise 5X10 twice a week. Wonder where app creator found this variant of BBB. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. It was a long time ago I found this version, so I can't remember exactly where I found it, sorry! ### 5/5 — Great *2016-02-05, version 1.0.2* Thanks!!! Great app!! ### 5/5 — Nice App *2015-11-22, version 1.0.1* No ads, and very simple. ### 5/5 — Flawless *2015-11-10, version 1.0.1* Having tested most popular lifting apps on the App Store, I could not be happier with this one. It's effortless to use and generally looks great too. I'd love a few more customization options (eg other BBB variations), but for its ease of use I'll happily keep using it as is. Very pleased! ### 5/5 — Best 5/3/1 app there is *2015-10-06, version 1.0.1* This is the simplest and easiest 5/3/1 app to use. Wish there was an option to change from bbb to other variations. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 2/5 — Need kgs *2017-05-07* Needs an option for kgs ### 3/5 — Good app but might could use some additional functionality *2019-04-09* I’ve been using the app for a short time but noticed right off that I would like to have a automatic progression for each cycle that I don’t have to enter manually. I also think it would be a jiffy to add a timer clock between sets. Just my two cents. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. I would love to work with you to get those features added! ### 3/5 — Good app but could be great if... *2018-03-03* This app is great for a beginner to the 5-3-1 workout plan.Just click on the exercise you want to perform in that certain cycle and lift, pretty straight forward.There are no ads popping up during the workout, it gives you an assistance workout plan with BBB(boring but big)and it has warm up sets.I do have a few suggestions to make it a great app and hopefully in the near future that would include updates such as: 1-a timer countdown for rest between reps. 2-a plate calculator to eliminate guessing weights to put on the barbell. 3-some kind of calendar log to see progress from the starting point to present. I do understand it’s a 4-week cycle but showing some gains is nice for the user. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. I would love to work with you to get these features added to the new application! It will still be 100% free, and ad-free. ### 3/5 — App is good. But only for 4 weeks? *2017-09-22* What happens at the end of 4 weeks when you reset? Does it automatically increase your weight? Or do you have to manually re Enter your weights and start again? The whole benefit of doing this on an app is for the app to do all the math! ### 3/5 — Needs kg's *2017-05-18, version 1.0.2* Brilliant app. Really simple to use. Just what you need.... except needs to have weigh in kg's as well. ### 3/5 — Not enough info *2015-11-30* It says "weight" but doesn't say if it's max weight or regular workout weight or goal weight. There are no instructions what-so-ever. **Developer response:** Sorry for the lack of explanation, I'll add that in a future version. ### 4/5 — Great potential but hard to use outside the US *2022-06-13* This app seems awesome! Minimalist and to the point. I really would love to use it but it is not possible to use Kg instead of lb. While putting the Kg values instead of lbs seems an option then the rounding is at 5lbs as opposed to the 2.5Kg. Another nice feature could be to allow to change the second cardio (e.g. pull up on first day, leg rise on second day and so on) ### 4/5 — Simple and straightforward, near perfect *2020-12-14, version 1.0.2* If you could add kgs this would be perfect. ### 4/5 — Fantastic!!! Better than the paid apps. Just a few small changes? *2018-03-15* I love it! Could we just make two small changes? Add barbell row as a fifth exercise and set the BBB lifts to 60% instead of 50%? That’s all lol please thank you!!!! Love the app. On C3.W2! **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. ### 4/5 — Great app *2017-11-20* Works great! Thanks for a tried and true simple app. I like the updates you are planning for the future and think they will add a lot. It would be nice if there was a warm up for the cardio exercises too. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Perfection *2023-06-27* Much like the other 5 star reviews, I appreciate how simple and easy it is to use this app and incrementally increase my lift weights… I’m not one for doing even simple calculations while prepping or working out so this has really helped me a lot! ### 5/5 — I mean… it’s kinda awsome *2021-08-21* I just like that it’s simple. Hoping it is raising my max after week 4. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. ### 5/5 — Great 5/3/1 plan *2020-05-11* Love the app. Simple and easy to use. A calculator would be cool. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. ### 5/5 — 5/3/1 simplified *2019-09-04* Out of the all the 5/3/1 apps available, this is by far the most simple. To the developer: it would be great if there were a section for notes so we could keep track of accessory exercises. Other than that it is a great app. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. It has support for adding accessory exercises as well! ### 5/5 — Simple *2018-03-18* I love this app and the way it takes the thinking out of the program. I walk into the gym, load the app, and do my workout. No ads, no extra bs, just a good workout template. If I wrote an app I’d write it exactly like this. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. It will still be 100% free, with no ads (maybe an option in the settings screen to buy me a coffee or something like that). I also plan on supporting customizing workout plans, and multiple prebuilt plans that you can choose from. ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-09-11* First day in the app. Great workout! I love the 5/3/1 method with this simple interface. Only suggestions I can think of are an in app timer, and additional accessory lifts i.e. Pull-ups curls etc. thank you very much for this free app. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. I already have plans to support some of the features you mentioned, but I'd love to work with you to get the others added. ### 5/5 — Straight to the point *2017-07-14* A no fluff app for calculating your 5/3/1 training program weights. I've used two others, this is the better of the 3, very easy and clear to use. **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. Same free/ad-free experience, but with additional features and customizability. ### 5/5 — Simple and Easy *2017-05-21* I like the simple design and set it and forget it program. Can you add a countdown timer that pops up between sets after you tap the pink color bar to green? That would make it sweet! Nice app. ### 5/5 — Simple and effective 5/3/1 BBB *2017-04-05* Been using this App for almost a year now and I can't say enough good things about it! For those who are looking to do Jim Wendler's Big But Boring (or Boring But Big) routine this App is the best one I've found. I've been through multiple 4 week cycles and I'm seeing consistent gains. Just put on your 1 Rep Max for Bench, Deadlift, Squat and OH Press and off you go! All the warm up sets, work sets, cardio sets and accessory/complementary lifts are already calculated for the entire 4 weeks. I'm a slow-and-steady-wins-the-race lifter and I'm more than satisfied with consistent, albeit small, gains without getting over trained (which I'm prone to do). Thanks for the App and if there are any other versions I would be interested! **Developer response:** Hey! I am glad you enjoyed using my app, and I'm actually working on a new and improved version built for modern phones. If you're interested in beta testing, please reach out to chris.dwyer@hey.com. ### 5/5 — Love it *2017-03-31* I have never given an App review before until now. This App has changed/improved my life...I can't wait to get to the gym to do my workout and I can't wait to leave when I'm done cuz I'm usually spent. My strength has never been better and I haven't felt this good/strong since college days. I guess if I have to come up with a gripe it would be to list some accessory lifts but I have come up with my own routine after the BBB work out. Thanks for this App I love it. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review, it made my day! I'm working on a 'version 2' of this app, and if you'd like to give me feedback as I develop it, feel free to send me an email at chris@chrisdwyer.me. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*