Comparison

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker vs nSuns 5/3/1

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

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About

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

This app provides structured workout plans, including the popular PHAT routine, with detailed exercise instructions and progress tracking. It offers custom workout creation and built-in timers to optimize training sessions for strength and hypertrophy.

Highlights
  • Free PHAT workout plan
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced routines
  • Custom workout planner
  • Built-in HIIT programs
  • Exercise illustrations and videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Built-in timer
Features
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Free PHAT Workout Plan ------ With Precise Sets, Weight, Tracker & Timer ------ Enhanced with custom workout planner and HIIT programs. Plan and complete your PHAT workouts with utmost ease using the PHAT Workout Plan app. Boost your powerlifting and weightlifting with the 5-day PHAT plan (all-around split workout, hitting every main muscle group), then track and customize your PHAT (Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training) workouts with the built-in custom workout planner. Reinvent your workouts and break the limits of your body’s strength with the PHAT workout plan app. ------------------------- PHAT WORKOUT PLAN APP FEATURES: ------------------------- ◆ PHAT WORKOUT PLAN FOR FREE Unlock the renowned Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training (PHAT) workout plan at no cost, designed to optimize strength and muscle growth through a balanced blend of powerlifting and hypertrophy training principles. ◆ BEGINNER, 3-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Not ready for a full PHAT routine? Then, start your fitness journey with structured beginner workout plans spanning three days, created to introduce foundational exercises and techniques. ◆ INTERMEDIATE, 4-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Advance your fitness level with intermediate workout plans spanning four days, tailored to challenge and stimulate muscle growth while refining form and increasing exercise. ◆ ADVANCED, 5-DAY WORKOUT PLANS Elevate your training with advanced workout plans spanning five days, strategically designed to push experienced athletes to new heights. ◆ BUILT-IN HIIT PROGRAMS Enhance your PHAT workouts to build cardiovascular endurance and accelerate fat loss with our integrated High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) programs. ◆ ILLUSTRATIONS FOR EACH EXERCISE Visualize proper form and technique with detailed illustrations for each exercise within the PHAT workout programs app, ensuring safe and effective performance. ◆ VIDEOS FOR EACH EXERCISE Watch instructional videos demonstrating proper execution for every exercise. Have guidance and support to enhance your workout experience and optimize results. ◆ CUSTOM WORKOUT PLANS Adjust, enhance, and personalize your PHAT workouts to your unique goals and preferences. Use our custom workout maker to create fully customized workout plans, selecting from a range of exercises. ◆ OVER 100 BUILT-IN EXERCISES Explore a library of over 100 exercises integrated into beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout plans, as well as available for custom routines. ◆ TRACK PROGRESS FOR EACH EXERCISE AND WORKOUT PLAN Stay motivated and monitor your PHAT journey with progress-tracking features, enabling you to chart improvements in strength, endurance, and overall performance. ◆ BUILT-IN TIMER FOR STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Optimize your training sessions and stay disciplined with a built-in timer feature, ensuring precise timing for rest intervals and exercise durations to maintain intensity and efficiency throughout your workouts. ◆ ADD CUSTOM FINISHER WORKOUTS Cap off your training sessions with customized finisher workouts designed to target specific muscle groups and maximize muscle fatigue, helping you achieve greater gains and unlock your full potential. ◆ EQUIPMENT LIST Discover essential gym equipment recommendations to build your ideal home gym setup. ______________ EXTRA INFO The PHAT workout plan incorporates both Power Days and Hypertrophy Days. - Power Days Focus on heavy compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, and presses for upper and lower body. Aim for 3-5 reps for 3-5 working sets, resting adequately between sets. Rotate power movements every few weeks for consistent progress. Assistance exercises can target smaller muscle groups. Privacy Policy - https://www.appdiggity.com/privacy/ Terms of Service - https://www.appdiggity.com/terms/

About

nSuns 5/3/1

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
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The dedicated tracking companion for the nSuns 5/3/1 strength program. Log your lifts, track your progress, and let the app handle the math. Your Training Max and AMRAP results drive automatic weight progression — no spreadsheets needed. FEATURES • 4-day, 5-day, 6-day Squat and 6-day Deadlift templates • Automatic weight and rep programming based on your Training Max • AMRAP-driven progression — lift more, the app adjusts automatically • Customizable accessory exercises for each day • Rest timer with Apple Watch support • Progress charts for each main lift • iCloud sync — workouts and history across all your devices • Metric and imperial units APPLE WATCH A companion watch app keeps your rest timer and current set on your wrist. ABOUT THE PROGRAM The nSuns 5/3/1 LP program was created by reddit user /u/nSuns. For details: reddit.com/r/nSuns ABOUT THIS APP Built by a lifter, for lifters. Free to download — no paywalled core features. If you find it useful, a rating in the App Store means a lot. Contact: reddit.com/u/jonnybeegod

Screenshots

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker4 screens
nSuns 5/3/14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nSuns 5/3/1 at 97% against PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker's 42%. nSuns 5/3/1 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 10). PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and nSuns 5/3/1 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

nSuns 5/3/1 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nSuns 5/3/1 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 97% of nSuns 5/3/1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, nSuns 5/3/1 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker versus nSuns 5/3/1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHAT Workout Plan & TrackernSuns 5/3/1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings)4.9 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews96.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB8 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperApp Diggity, LLCJonas Reichert

Customer experience

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

nSuns 5/3/1

All ratings4,902 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.5%

Bugs and requests

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

nSuns 5/3/1

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Full Version Upgrade$7.991 Month
  • 6 Months Full Version Upgrade$34.996 Months
  • 1 Year Full Version Upgrade$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Advertise remove and unlock features$2.99
6 purchases

nSuns 5/3/1

One-time6
  • Beer$0.99
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Protein Brownie$2.99
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  • Protein Shake$3.99
  • Gym Weekly Fee$4.99
  • Supporter$8.99

Questions

Is PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker free?
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker 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, PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker or nSuns 5/3/1?
nSuns 5/3/1 is rated higher. PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while nSuns 5/3/1 averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.
Do PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker or nSuns 5/3/1 have ads?
Neither PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker nor nSuns 5/3/1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker or nSuns 5/3/1?
PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, and nSuns 5/3/1 every 9 days. Most recently, PHAT Workout Plan & Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and nSuns 5/3/1 on October 22, 2026.

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