531 Strength vs Bench Press Builder
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.
Bench Press Builder
This app offers structured training programs and detailed exercise guidance specifically for improving bench press strength. It provides automatic weight progression, per-set logging, and a library of over 30 movements with technique cues. Designed for serious lifters focused on increasing their bench press.
- Structured strength programs
- Automatic weight progression
- Per-set logging and tracking
- Exercise library with technique cues
- Multiple proven training programs
- Bench 1RM tracking
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Built for the bench. Nothing else. Bench Press Builder is a focused training app designed for lifters who want one thing — a stronger bench press. This is not a generic gym tracker. Every feature is built specifically for pressing more weight: • Structured strength programs • Automatic weight progression • Per-set logging and tracking • Exercise library with real technique cues --- 7 Proven Training Programs From beginner to advanced, every stage is covered: • GZCLP Bench Focus — linear progression • 5/3/1 Bench Press — structured strength cycles • Texas Method — volume / recovery / intensity • Smolov Jr — aggressive peaking block • Hypertrophy Block — chest & triceps development • Samir Levin Method — 7-week peak system Each program is fully structured — no guesswork. --- Exercise Library (30+ movements) Every exercise includes: • Technique breakdown • Target muscle groups • Clear execution cues No more guessing if you're doing it right. --- Track What Actually Matters • Bench 1RM tracking • Training Max system • Per-set logging • Strength progression over time See real progress — not random workouts. --- Built for Serious Lifters This app is for people who: • Want to increase their bench press • Care about structure and progression • Are tired of generic fitness apps --- Available in English and Russian. Supports both kg and lbs. --- Train with a system. Press more weight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bench Press Builder at none against 531 Strength's 4. Bench Press Builder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 531 Strength's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price, rating 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. Bench Press Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 531 Strength against 5.0 for Bench Press Builder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 531 Strength has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | 531 Strength | Bench Press Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Jachobsen | Samir Geydarov |
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
Bench Press Builder
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
Bench Press Builder
No in-app purchases
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