Comparison

nSuns 5/3/1 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

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

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

nSuns 5/3/14 screens
Five/Three/One4 screens

Verdict

The call

nSuns 5/3/1 and Five/Three/One both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of nSuns 5/3/1's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's. nSuns 5/3/1 also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 1.2K). Five/Three/One's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. nSuns 5/3/1 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for nSuns 5/3/1 against 4.9 for Five/Three/One. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of nSuns 5/3/1's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nSuns 5/3/1 ships an update every 9 days, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
nSuns 5/3/1 versus Five/Three/One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternSuns 5/3/1Five/Three/One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.9K ratings) — better4.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better78.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJonas ReichertStrong Pigeon LLC

Customer experience

nSuns 5/3/1

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

Five/Three/One

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

User reviews

nSuns 5/3/1

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helps track progress
  • 🚀 Seamless workout tracking
  • 👍 Customizable templates
  • 🚀 Automatic weight calculations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 💡 Lack of ability to change workout days
  • 💡 Limited accessory exercise customization
  • 💡 No option to carry over accessory exercises
  • 💡 No plate calculator or weight breakdown

Five/Three/One

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 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

Room to improve

  • 🗓️ 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

Bugs and 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

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

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
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 nSuns 5/3/1 free?
nSuns 5/3/1 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, nSuns 5/3/1 or Five/Three/One?
nSuns 5/3/1 is rated higher. nSuns 5/3/1 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do nSuns 5/3/1 or Five/Three/One have ads?
Neither nSuns 5/3/1 nor Five/Three/One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nSuns 5/3/1 or Five/Three/One?
nSuns 5/3/1 ships an update every 9 days, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, nSuns 5/3/1 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 17, 2026.

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