Comparison

Power Three vs Simply5x5

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

Head to head
About

Power Three

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Power Three4 screens
Simply5x54 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Power Three versus Simply5x5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower ThreeSimply5x5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandon CurtisVOID (KR)

In-app purchases

None

Power Three

No in-app purchases

None

Simply5x5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Three free?
Power Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simply5x5 free?
Simply5x5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Power Three or Simply5x5 have ads?
Power Three shows ads; Simply5x5 does not.

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