Sheiko Log vs Five/Three/One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sheiko routine library
- Plate calculator
- Cloud backup and sync
- Customizable training cycles
- Volume tracking over time
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Sheiko Log ships an update every 5 weeks, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Sheiko Log | Five/Three/One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 78.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Vanderhoff | Strong Pigeon LLC |
Customer experience
Sheiko Log
Five/Three/One
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
Sheiko Log
- Sheiko Pro$5.99
Five/Three/One
- Custom Weight Plates$2.99
- Tip$4.99
- Beyond 5/3/1 Pack$5.99
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- Custom Assistance$8.99
- Large Tip$9.99
- Enormous Tip$24.99
Questions
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