# Sheiko Log vs Five/Three/One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against Sheiko Log's 33%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K 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.

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, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.5K 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. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheiko Log | Five/Three/One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-log-weight-lifting-tracker/id1199057601/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709) | [Strong Pigeon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560266242) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheiko Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-log-weight-lifting-tracker/id1199057601)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sheiko Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Five/Three/One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Weight Plates | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beyond 5/3/1 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Custom Assistance | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for 5/3/1 programming
- 📊 Provides great tracking and progress monitoring
- 🔢 Automatic weight and plate calculations
- ⏱️ Built-in rest timers and workout flow
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ Rigid scheduling and inability to reschedule missed workouts
- 🔒 Limited customization options for assistance exercises
- 🔀 Difficulty in reordering or supersetting exercises
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- ⚠️ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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 4.8 from 1.5K 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 22, 2026.

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