Comparison

Training Programs 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

Training Programs

This app generates personalized workout routines based on your maximum strength inputs. It offers popular programs like 5/3/1 and Smolov. The developer is actively seeking user suggestions for improvement.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout routines
  • Input max strength values
  • Popular program selections
  • 5/3/1 program
  • Smolov program
  • User feedback integration
Features
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In the Training Programs app there are multiple programs you can choose from. All you have to do is input your maxes and the program will fill out a routine for you. There are many selections from the popular routine of 5/3/1 to the intense popular program of Smolov. As this is a new app on the market I would like suggestions to improve the application. Thank you very much for the Download! My email is matt_kelly17@yahoo.ca

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

Training Programs4 screens
Five/Three/One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against Training Programs's 0%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Training Programs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Five/Three/One sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Training Programs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five/Three/One holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Training Programs's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Training Programs ships an update every 3 days, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Training Programs versus Five/Three/One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraining ProgramsFive/Three/One
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt KellyStrong Pigeon LLC

Customer experience

Training Programs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Five/Three/One

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

Bugs and requests

Training Programs

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

None

Training Programs

No in-app purchases

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 Training Programs free?
Training Programs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Five/Three/One free?
Five/Three/One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Training Programs or Five/Three/One?
Five/Three/One is rated higher. Training Programs averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Training Programs or Five/Three/One have ads?
Neither Training Programs nor Five/Three/One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Training Programs or Five/Three/One?
Training Programs ships an update every 3 days, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, Training Programs was updated on September 19, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 17, 2026.

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