# Sheiko vs nSuns 5/3/1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nSuns 5/3/1 at 97% against Sheiko's 33%. nSuns 5/3/1 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 20). Sheiko's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sheiko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and nSuns 5/3/1 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

nSuns 5/3/1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nSuns 5/3/1 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sheiko's written reviews are positive against 97% of nSuns 5/3/1's.

Sheiko ships an update every 5 weeks, nSuns 5/3/1 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheiko | nSuns 5/3/1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-powerlifting-programs/id1199057601/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsuns-531/id1265494052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) | [Jonas Reichert](https://appshunter.io/developer/991237310) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-powerlifting-programs/id1199057601)

Access 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs with calculated weights based on your maxes. Log your completed workouts, view your entire training block, and track progress. Supports offline use and custom plate loading.

**Highlights:** 13 classic Sheiko powerlifting programs, Calculated weights based on 1RMs, Log completed sets and reps, View entire training block progress, Offline workout tracking, Customizable plate loading, Rest timer between sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheiko Pro 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Sheiko Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sheiko Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### nSuns 5/3/1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsuns-531/id1265494052)

This app is a dedicated companion for the nSuns 5/3/1 strength training program. It allows users to log lifts, track progress, and automatically calculates weight progression based on training max and AMRAP results. Customizable features and progress charts help users optimize their workouts.

**Highlights:** Log lifts and track progress, Automatic weight progression, AMRAP-driven programming, Customizable accessory exercises, Rest timer with Apple Watch support, Progress charts for main lifts, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Protein Brownie | $2.99 | one-time |
| Protein Shake | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gym Weekly Fee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps track progress
- 🚀 Seamless workout tracking
- 👍 Customizable templates
- 🚀 Automatic weight calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Lack of ability to change workout days
- 💡 Limited accessory exercise customization
- 💡 No option to carry over accessory exercises
- 💡 No plate calculator or weight breakdown

**Reported bugs**

- Workout template not updating correctly
- Timer issues or disappearing on app switch
- Inconsistencies with training max updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize workout days
- Option to add and track custom accessory exercises
- Carry over accessory exercises to next cycle
- Plate calculator or weight breakdown feature
- Notes section for each workout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheiko free?

Sheiko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is nSuns 5/3/1 free?

nSuns 5/3/1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sheiko or nSuns 5/3/1?

nSuns 5/3/1 is rated higher. Sheiko averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while nSuns 5/3/1 averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Sheiko or nSuns 5/3/1 have ads?

Neither Sheiko nor nSuns 5/3/1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sheiko or nSuns 5/3/1?

Sheiko ships an update every 5 weeks, and nSuns 5/3/1 every 9 days. Most recently, Sheiko was updated on November 6, 2026 and nSuns 5/3/1 on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*