Power Three vs Simply5x5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power Three
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Power Three allows users to easily track their three main powerlifting moves and share them with friends. By either providing a one rep max, or variables to estimate a one rep max, users are able to track their progress over time. Videos and dates are included in personal entries. Users can comment and check in on friends' profiles.
Simply5x5
This app simplifies strength training by automating progression and deloads for the StrongLift 5x5 program. It offers AI-driven workout analysis, a plate calculator, and detailed progress tracking.
- Automated progression and deloads
- AI session briefing and analysis
- Warm-up and plate calculator
- Strength ranking by lift and total
- Detailed progress tracking charts
- Workout history with calendar view
- Customizable program variants and exercises
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Simply 5×5 — Barbell Strength Tracker The simplest, most effective way to run the StrongLift 5×5 program. Built for lifters who want to focus on the bar, not the app. Automatic Progression Weights go up every session when you succeed. Three failures trigger an automatic deload — no thinking required. AI Session Briefing After every workout, get a personalized one-paragraph analysis from an AI coach. Trend analysis, fatigue detection, and a concrete tip to reach your next strength tier. Warm-up & Plate Calculator Tap any exercise to instantly see your warm-up sets and exactly which plates go on the bar — each side, every set. Strength Ranking See where you stand — Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite — for each lift and your Big Three Total, calibrated to your bodyweight. Progress Tracking Weight progression charts, personal records, estimated 1RMs, weekly and monthly volume stats. Workout History Calendar view of every session. Tap any day to review set-by-set results. Delete a log and progression automatically recalculates. Fully Customizable - 5×5 or 3×5 program variant - Custom accessory exercises for Workout A and B - Adjustable rest timers (main set & final set) - kg / lbs support - Weekly workout reminders - Apple Health integration - CSV data export
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simply5x5 at none against Power Three's shown. Power Three's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Power Three | Simply5x5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Landon Curtis | VOID (KR) |
In-app purchases
Power Three
No in-app purchases
Simply5x5
No in-app purchases
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