# 5x5 Workout Tracker vs Five/Three/One

5x5 Workout Tracker and Five/Three/One both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of 5x5 Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's. Five/Three/One's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 219). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5x5 Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Five/Three/One sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 5x5 Workout Tracker against 4.9 for Five/Three/One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of 5x5 Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

5x5 Workout Tracker ships an update monthly, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5x5 Workout Tracker | Five/Three/One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-tracker/id1519378548/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 219 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Factory, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175925584) | [Strong Pigeon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560266242) |

## What reviewers say

### 5x5 Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-tracker/id1519378548)

This app guides beginners through a proven weightlifting program focused on major barbell exercises. It tracks your progress, suggests weight increases, and provides explanation videos for each movement to build strength and confidence.

**Highlights:** Beginner weightlifting program, Progress tracking, Weight increase suggestions, Exercise explanation videos, Full-body workout structure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and no-frills design
- 👍 Great for tracking workouts
- 👍 Helps with progressive overload
- 👍 Good for 5x5 program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rest timer inconsistency
- 🐛 UI can be clunky
- 🐛 Plate calculator crashes
- 🐛 Workout B button inaccessible in analytics
- 🐛 App can be glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Rest timer does not work consistently
- App freezes and shuts down when clicking calculator button
- Weight Used/Total Lifted buttons overlap Workout B button in analytics tab
- App can be glitchy

**Requested features**

- Option to buy upgrades instead of subscription
- Include 55 lb plate options in calculator
- Fix Rest Timer functionality
- Automatically increase weights by 5 lb for next workout
- Option to delete history


### 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 5x5 Workout Tracker free?

5x5 Workout Tracker 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, 5x5 Workout Tracker or Five/Three/One?

Five/Three/One is rated higher. 5x5 Workout Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 5x5 Workout Tracker or Five/Three/One have ads?

Neither 5x5 Workout Tracker nor Five/Three/One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5x5 Workout Tracker or Five/Three/One?

5x5 Workout Tracker ships an update monthly, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, 5x5 Workout Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 16, 2026.

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