# Armstrong Pull vs Five/Three/One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against Armstrong Pull's 25%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). Armstrong Pull's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Five/Three/One holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Armstrong Pull's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

Armstrong Pull ships an update every 4 weeks, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Armstrong Pull | Five/Three/One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong-pull-up/id1530660333/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mooncheon Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/625976926) | [Strong Pigeon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560266242) |

## What reviewers say

### Armstrong Pull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong-pull-up/id1530660333)

This application provides a structured visual guide for the Armstrong Pullup Program. It outlines daily routines, including maximum effort sets, pyramid training, and varied grip techniques, to help users progressively increase their pull-up numbers.

**Highlights:** Daily workout routines, Maximum effort set tracking, Pyramid training guide, Varied grip training, Visual progress guide, Repeat hardest day option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Armstrong Pull free?

Armstrong Pull 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, Armstrong Pull or Five/Three/One?

Five/Three/One is rated higher. Armstrong Pull averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Armstrong Pull or Five/Three/One have ads?

Neither Armstrong Pull nor Five/Three/One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Armstrong Pull or Five/Three/One?

Armstrong Pull ships an update every 4 weeks, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, Armstrong Pull was updated on August 23, 2026 and Five/Three/One on September 27, 2026.

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