5x5 Workout Tracker vs Ride Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5x5 Workout Tracker
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.
- Beginner weightlifting program
- Progress tracking
- Weight increase suggestions
- Exercise explanation videos
- Full-body workout structure
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The 5x5 workout is the ultimate beginner's weight lifting program. The program helps you build a solid foundation of strength with 5 major barbell exercises. Get started with a proven program and build a full-body foundation and get used to using a barbell. This workout program is perfect for beginner weightlifters because it starts with low weights, introduces you to the major barbell movements, and helps build confidence and strength. The 5x5 app tracks your progress so you know when to add more weight and lift heavier. The app guides you through each exercise with explanation videos so you know exactly what to do. Stop messing around in the gym and start a full-body workout program to structure your workouts and guide you through getting stronger. See the terms of service here: https://www.appfactoryfitness.com/terms-of-service/5x5-terms-of-service
Ride Beacon
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Ride Beacon helps groups stay connected during motorcycle rides, cycling trips, and other group adventures. Create a ride, invite others with a QR code or ride code, and see participating riders together on a live map. Riders can follow the leader’s route, check each other’s location and speed, and communicate using built-in group messaging. Features include: • Live location sharing for every rider • Real-time group map • Leader route tracking • Easy joining with QR codes or ride codes • Ride lobby before departure • Group messaging and notifications • Leadership transfer between riders • Offline-leader takeover when needed • Background location tracking during active rides • Persistent rides that can be reopened after restarting the app Ride Beacon makes it easier to keep your group together, follow the planned route, and know where everyone is throughout the ride. Location sharing is used only while participating in a ride and requires location permission. Continued use of GPS in the background may reduce battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ride Beacon at none against 5x5 Workout Tracker's 4. Ride Beacon also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 5x5 Workout Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. 5x5 Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ride Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.
5x5 Workout Tracker ships an update monthly, Ride Beacon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5x5 Workout Tracker | Ride Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (222 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 222 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Factory, LLC | Brushfire Concepts |
Bugs and requests
5x5 Workout Tracker
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
7 requests- 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
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- Improve UI for fixing typos
- Fix overlapping buttons in analytics tab
Ride Beacon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
5x5 Workout Tracker
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
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- Premium Annual$29.991 Year
Ride Beacon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 5x5 Workout Tracker free?
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