Comparison

Sheiko Log vs Five/Three/One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sheiko Log

This app simplifies weightlifting training by replacing spreadsheets with a dedicated log. It includes various Sheiko routines, a plate calculator, and cloud backup for your lifting data. Track your progress and manage training cycles efficiently.

Highlights
  • Sheiko routine library
  • Plate calculator
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Customizable training cycles
  • Volume tracking over time
Features
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Time to stop using spreadsheets! Simplify your training and focus on your lifting. Included Sheiko Routines: #29 #30 #31 #32 #37 #39 #40 CMS-MS Prep 1 CMS-MS Prep 2 CMS-MS Prep 3 CMS-MS Comp MSIC Prep MSIC Comp Features: - Plate Calculator - Backup your data in the cloud & sync across devices - Create any number of cycles and run programs more than once - Track your lifting volume over time Please note: This app is not official, it may deviate from other Sheiko programs or data found elsewhere.

About

Five/Three/One

This app helps weightlifters follow Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program by automating cycle calculations, plate suggestions, and progress tracking. It eliminates the need for paper logs or spreadsheets, focusing on strength gains. Features include rest timers, workout scheduling, and Apple Health integration.

Highlights
  • 5/3/1 cycle planning and scheduling
  • Progress charting
  • Rest timer with notifications
  • Automatic plate calculation
  • Next cycle calculation based on performance
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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The latest app for weightlifters doing Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program! Five/Three/One is a focused and intuitive app helping you achieve what really matters: Getting Stronger. No more bringing a crumbled workout sheet to the gym, no more messing around spreadsheets to update your weights. From calculating your cycles, to telling you what plates to put on the bar, Five/Three/One does it all. Features include: - Planning and scheduling your whole 5/3/1 cycle - Charting your progress - Rest timer with notifications - Automatic plating calculation - Calculating your next cycle based on your performance - Notes associated with each sets - Home screen widget showing your your current and upcoming workouts - Lbs/kg support Optional paid features: - Customize which plates you're using and change your barbell's weight - Customize templates assistance work and define your own exercises - Beyond 5/3/1 templates and options, from Joker Sets to FSL, Pyramid and much more! Integrates with Apple Health : The app saves the workouts you've performed as well as the calories you've burnt in Apple Health. As weightlifters doing 5/3/1 ourselves, we made the app we wanted after being dissatisfied with what was out there. More than just a glorified spreadsheet, we designed it to be focused on each task at hand. With even more great features in the pipeline, we're stoked to release the app for others to use and can't wait to hear your feedback! We use it, we love it, and we're sure you will too.

Screenshots

Sheiko Log4 screens
Five/Three/One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against Sheiko Log's 33%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 20). Sheiko Log's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sheiko Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Five/Three/One sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five/Three/One holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sheiko Log's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sheiko Log ships an update every 5 weeks, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sheiko Log versus Five/Three/One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheiko LogFive/Three/One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles VanderhoffStrong Pigeon LLC

Customer experience

Sheiko Log

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Five/Three/One

All ratings1,218 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Sheiko Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Five/Three/One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workout data occasionally lost or not syncing properly
  • Calendar and scheduling issues when trying to reschedule missed workouts
  • Plate calculation bugs leading to incorrect weight displays
  • Occasional app freezes and crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow more flexibility in scheduling and rescheduling workouts
  • Provide customization options for assistance exercises
  • Implement superset and out-of-order exercise completion
  • Add support for Apple Watch integration
  • Incorporate additional 5/3/1 program variations (e.g., Bodybuilder, Monolith)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sheiko Log

One-time1
  • Sheiko Pro$5.99
6 purchases

Five/Three/One

One-time6
  • Custom Weight Plates$2.99
  • Tip$4.99
  • Beyond 5/3/1 Pack$5.99
Show 3 more
  • Custom Assistance$8.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Enormous Tip$24.99

Questions

Is Sheiko Log free?
Sheiko Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Five/Three/One free?
Five/Three/One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sheiko Log or Five/Three/One?
Five/Three/One is rated higher. Sheiko Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Sheiko Log or Five/Three/One have ads?
Neither Sheiko Log nor Five/Three/One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sheiko Log or Five/Three/One?
Sheiko Log ships an update every 5 weeks, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sheiko Log was updated on October 17, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 17, 2026.

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