531 Strength vs Training Programs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
531 Strength
This app simplifies tracking your progress on the 5/3/1 strength training program. It calculates and displays weights, reps, and sets based on your one-rep max, allowing you to easily plan and execute your workouts. Rounding options help match available gym plates.
- Calculate 5/3/1 weights
- Track 1RM for exercises
- View cycle step weights
- Round weights to available plates
- Full overview of weights, reps, sets
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Makes it quick and easy to get a full overview of all weights, reps and sets based off your 1RM when you’re following the 5/3/1 program. - Save your current 1 RM for each of the four exercises - View calculated weights for each step in the cycle - Round the weight to match the plates you have available This app is made for people who are familiar with the structure of the 5/3/1 program and who needs simple access to the calculated weights for each exercise.
Training Programs
This app generates personalized workout routines based on your maximum strength inputs. It offers popular programs like 5/3/1 and Smolov. The developer is actively seeking user suggestions for improvement.
- Personalized workout routines
- Input max strength values
- Popular program selections
- 5/3/1 program
- Smolov program
- User feedback integration
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In the Training Programs app there are multiple programs you can choose from. All you have to do is input your maxes and the program will fill out a routine for you. There are many selections from the popular routine of 5/3/1 to the intense popular program of Smolov. As this is a new app on the market I would like suggestions to improve the application. Thank you very much for the Download! My email is matt_kelly17@yahoo.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 531 Strength at 94% against Training Programs's 0%. 531 Strength also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). Training Programs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 531 Strength sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Training Programs asks for nothing beyond the download.
531 Strength holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 531 Strength has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of 531 Strength's written reviews are positive against 0% of Training Programs's.
531 Strength ships an update every 2 months, Training Programs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 531 Strength | Training Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Jachobsen | Matt Kelly |
Customer experience
531 Strength
Training Programs
Bugs and requests
531 Strength
Reported bugs
2 issues- Rest timer stops when app is backgrounded
- Plate calculator not flexible enough
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to adjust training max separately from 1RM
- Option to track rep PRs and estimated 1RM
- Accessory exercise tracking and planning
- Sync progress across devices
Training Programs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
531 Strength
- Additional exercises$1.99
- Adjustable set$1.99
- Plate calculator$1.99
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- Progress log$6.99
Training Programs
No in-app purchases
Questions
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