# HST Log vs Five/Three/One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against HST Log's 13%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 11). HST 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. HST 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HST Log's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

HST Log ships an update monthly, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HST Log | Five/Three/One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hst-log-hypertrophy-specific-training/id1216812769/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 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

### HST Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hst-log-hypertrophy-specific-training/id1216812769)

This app guides users through a scientifically proven training program designed to maximize muscle growth. It follows a structured eight-week cycle with progressive loading and strategic deconditioning to optimize results for intermediate to advanced weightlifters.

**Highlights:** Scientifically proven training principles, Eight-week structured program, Progressive load increases, Strategic deconditioning periods, Focus on mechanical load stimulus, Frequent exposure to growth stimulus

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HST Pro | $4.99 | 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 HST Log free?

HST 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, HST Log or Five/Three/One?

Five/Three/One is rated higher. HST Log averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do HST Log or Five/Three/One have ads?

Neither HST Log nor Five/Three/One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HST Log or Five/Three/One?

HST Log ships an update monthly, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, HST Log was updated on October 24, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 24, 2026.

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