Comparison

5 Minute Abs Workouts vs Total Abs Program

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

Head to head
About

5 Minute Abs Workouts

Achieve toned abs with quick, effective workouts designed for busy schedules. Each session is under five minutes and includes timed rest and exercise periods. Detailed instructions and 3D animations guide you through every movement.

Highlights
  • 5-minute workout sessions
  • Timed rest and exercise periods
  • Target-based motivation
  • 3D animated exercise instructions
  • Progress tracking
  • Optional premium subscription
Features
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Always wanted to have flat toned abs but always thought you didn't have the time or the will power? Then try this app. All sessions have timed rest and exercise periods to ensure workouts take no more than 5 minutes - even the busiest people should be able to find 5 minutes a day to exercise! Need motivating? EVERY exercise in EVERY session has a target to aim for which will vary depending on your previous progress. Feel you are a fitness novice? All exercises feature detailed instructions and clear 3D animations. Feel you can do more than 5 minutes? Do 2 sessions back to back and feel the burn. See what you can achieve in 5 minutes a day Quick Ab Workouts is free to use but we also offer an optional premium level accessed via an auto renewing monthly or annual subscription. If you subscribe all payments will be charged to your iTunes account 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel at any time by going to your iTunes Account settings after purchase. Privacy policy: http://olsonapps.co.uk/Apps/5%20Minute%20Abs_Privacy.html End User Licence Agreement: http://olsonapps.co.uk/Apps/5%20Minute%20Abs_EULA.html

About

Total Abs Program

This app offers a variety of ab exercises designed for at-home workouts to help you build a strong core. Improve posture, agility, and flexibility while fighting flab and achieving a toned midsection without needing gym equipment.

Highlights
  • Variety of ab exercises
  • At-home workout routines
  • Core strength building
  • Improved posture
  • Increased flexibility
  • Fight flab
Features
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It’s time to push your abs to exhaustion —not to mention, fight the flab— with new abs exercises that are anything but routine. And it’s not just a six-pack you’ll get: Maintain strong abs and you’ll help prevent back pain, boost your agility, and increase your flexibility. A superbusy lifestyle means that you can't always make it to the gym — but at-home workouts don't always have to be a drag. You can work out your core and build a good set of abs in the process by working out in your bedroom, living room, or anywhere in your home. No matter how busy your day, you can always sneak a quick ab workout into your routine. You'll be seeing results in no time. Ready to mix up your routine? We've rounded up 15 easy and challenging ab workouts you can do without leaving your home.

Screenshots

5 Minute Abs Workouts4 screens
Total Abs Program4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Minute Abs Workouts at 4.8 against Total Abs Program's 2.0. 5 Minute Abs Workouts also leads on ratings volume (412 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Total Abs Program's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 5 Minute Abs Workouts sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Total Abs Program sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 Minute Abs Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Minute Abs Workouts has 412 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Minute Abs Workouts ships an update every 2 months, Total Abs Program every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
5 Minute Abs Workouts versus Total Abs Program: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Minute Abs WorkoutsTotal Abs Program
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (412 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings412 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlson Applications LimitedSamantha Roobol

Customer experience

5 Minute Abs Workouts

All ratings411 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews757 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.0%

Total Abs Program

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

5 Minute Abs Workouts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Voice prompts and countdowns
  • More exercise variety
  • Automatic exercise transitions
  • Integration with fitness trackers

Total Abs Program

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

5 Minute Abs Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access$7.491 Year
One-time8
  • unlock session 3$1.99
  • Settings$1.99
  • 1 month access$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Sessions 3-10$3.99
  • Results$3.99
  • 6 months access$4.99
  • All 70 sessions$5.99
  • Full upgrade$19.99
9 purchases

Total Abs Program

One-time9
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • For Beginners$0.99
  • 30 Day Ab Challenge$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Lose Belly Fat$0.99
  • Six Pack Program$0.99
  • Yoga for abs$0.99
  • Abs & Squats$0.99
  • 100 Day Abs Challenge$1.99
  • Full Bundle$3.99

Questions

Is 5 Minute Abs Workouts free?
5 Minute Abs Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Total Abs Program free?
Total Abs Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Minute Abs Workouts or Total Abs Program?
5 Minute Abs Workouts is rated higher. 5 Minute Abs Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Total Abs Program averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do 5 Minute Abs Workouts or Total Abs Program have ads?
Neither 5 Minute Abs Workouts nor Total Abs Program shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Minute Abs Workouts or Total Abs Program?
5 Minute Abs Workouts ships an update every 2 months, and Total Abs Program every 8 months. Most recently, 5 Minute Abs Workouts was updated on November 6, 2026 and Total Abs Program on November 2, 2026.

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