Comparison

Five/Three/One vs My Texas Method

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

My Texas Method

This app automates a structured strength training program, calculating your exact training weights based on your max lifts and available plates. It allows for full program customization, progress tracking with visual charts, and sharing workouts via QR codes. The app is designed for focused, offline use with no ads.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight calculations
  • Smart weight updates with plate configuration
  • Full program customization
  • Workout sharing via QR codes
  • Progress tracking with visual charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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My Texas Method automates the Texas Method workout program so you can focus on lifting. Simply enter your max weights, and the app calculates your training weights automatically for every exercise. WHAT IS THE TEXAS METHOD? The Texas Method is a proven intermediate strength program with three training days per week: - Volume Day (Monday) - Build muscle with high-volume sets - Recovery Day (Wednesday) - Refine technique with moderate weights - Intensity Day (Friday) - Test strength with heavy singles AUTOMATIC WEIGHT CALCULATIONS Stop doing gym math. Enter your max weight for each lift, and My Texas Method calculates every training weight based on the programmed percentages. Your squat is 315 lbs? The app shows exactly what to load for 5x5 at 80%. SMART WEIGHT UPDATES Configure your available plates and let the app do the rest. Set how many micro plates you own (0.5kg, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, etc.), choose your rounding mode (Round Up/Down/Nearest), and enable automatic updates. When you hit a new PR, all your program weights recalculate instantly using your exact plate setup. No more impossible combinations or manual adjustments. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Create your own programs beyond the default Texas Method structure. Add custom weeks, customize training days, adjust sets and reps, and modify percentages. Add your own exercises or tweak the default program to match your specific needs. Your program, your way. SHARE YOUR PROGRAMS Share training programs instantly with QR codes: • Generate QR codes for any program template • Post on social media for your followers to scan • Share with training partners at the gym • Import programs by scanning - no typing required • Works for both default templates and custom programs TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Visual charts show your strength gains over time. See your max weight history with interactive graphs. Filter by date range: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or all-time. Track statistics including min, max, average, and percentage change. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your complete training data as JSON for safe backup. Import to restore from previous backups or transfer data to a new device. Your training history is always protected. CORE EXERCISES INCLUDED - Squat - Bench Press - Deadlift - Press - Power Clean - Power Snatch Plus add unlimited custom exercises with Unlimited Customize. SIMPLE, FOCUSED DESIGN No ads. No social feeds. No bloat. Just your workout program, organized and ready when you hit the gym. Works completely offline - no internet required. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT View your workout on your wrist. Quick reference during training without pulling out your phone. UNIT FLEXIBILITY Switch between metric (kg) and imperial (lb) units instantly. Your training weights update automatically. FLEXIBLE PRICING Choose the plan that works for you: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription (save 33%) - Lifetime purchase (pay once, own forever) PERFECT FOR - Intermediate lifters ready for structured periodization - Athletes transitioning from beginner programs like StrongLifts 5x5 - Powerlifters seeking organized training logs - CrossFit athletes supplementing with linear periodization - Advanced lifters wanting full program customization Download My Texas Method and simplify your strength training today. Terms of Use: https://mytexasmethod.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://mytexasmethod.com/privacy

Screenshots

Five/Three/One4 screens
My Texas Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five/Three/One at 78% against My Texas Method's 0%. Five/Three/One also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and My Texas Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five/Three/One holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Five/Three/One's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Texas Method's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five/Three/One ships an update every 2 weeks, My Texas Method every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Five/Three/One versus My Texas Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive/Three/OneMy Texas Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStrong Pigeon LLCBestForce

Customer experience

Five/Three/One

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

My Texas Method

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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)

My Texas Method

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

My Texas Method

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Customize7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Customize7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Customize$99.99

Questions

Is Five/Three/One free?
Five/Three/One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Texas Method free?
My Texas Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five/Three/One or My Texas Method?
Five/Three/One is rated higher. Five/Three/One averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while My Texas Method averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Five/Three/One or My Texas Method have ads?
Neither Five/Three/One nor My Texas Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five/Three/One or My Texas Method?
Five/Three/One ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Texas Method every 3 weeks. Most recently, Five/Three/One was updated on October 11, 2026 and My Texas Method on October 1, 2026.

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