Comparison

Unbound Athletic vs Forge 5/3/1

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

Head to head
About

Unbound Athletic

Features
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Introducing the Unbound Athletic App – your ultimate fitness companion that combines expert coaching, personalized nutrition plans, and ongoing accountability to keep you on track. Whether you're looking to build strength, boost endurance, or transform your eating habits, our app delivers all the tools you need with professional expertise and a fun, approachable vibe. From custom workout programs to easy-to-follow meal guides, we help you stay committed, motivated, and enjoying every step of your fitness journey. Unleash your full potential with Unbound Athletic – where serious results meet a seriously good time! Users must purchase plans to receive personalized meal and/or workout programs.

About

Forge 5/3/1

This powerlifting app helps users follow the Wendler 5/3/1 Boring But Big program with personalized workouts. It offers detailed tracking, history, and gym-ready features, with optional premium upgrades for advanced customization and data management.

Highlights
  • Personalized 5/3/1 BBB workouts
  • Classic Wendler progression
  • Log sets, reps, and weights
  • Volume and estimated 1RM tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Plate calculator
  • Customizable training percentages
Features
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Forge 531 is your powerlifting companion for Wendler 5/3/1 Boring But Big—built for lifters who want precision, customization, and privacy. No ads-driven onboarding and no required account. PROGRAM & WORKOUTS (included) • Enter one-rep maxes for squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press—Forge generates personalized 5/3/1 BBB sessions from your training maxes • Classic Wendler progression with Boring But Big assistance work • Four-week cycles including deload; intuitive week navigation and cycle management • Metric or imperial units—switch anytime in Settings TRACKING & HISTORY (included) • Log sets, reps, and weights for every workout • Volume totals (weight × reps) • Estimated 1RM from AMRAP sets (Brzycki) • Full history with analytics so you can see progress over time GYM-READY DESIGN (included) • Optional keep screen awake during sessions • Dark theme suited to dim floors • Fast movement between weeks and workout detail PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY (included) • No account—ever. Nothing to register; nothing you must log into later • Your data stays on your device—not tied to a Forge cloud profile • Works offline for everyday training PREMIUM — SMART PLATES & LOADS (14-day free trial, then one-time purchase — no subscription) • Plate calculator — visual plate combinations for any target weight • Plate settings — barbell weight and inventory that match your gym • Full calculator access lines up with your metric/imperial choice once Premium is active PREMIUM — TRAINING CONTROL (same trial / purchase model) • Training max % adjustments — tune percentages off Wendler defaults • Progressions customization — adjust weekly progression percentages • Warm-up sets — bar-only and configurable percentage warm-ups before working sets (deload options in Settings) PREMIUM — DATA PORTABILITY (Not included in the free trial — unlocks with Premium purchase) • Import/export — backup and restore workout history via CSV HOW PREMIUM WORKS New users receive a 14-day trial for most Premium features listed above.** Import/export requires a Premium purchase and is not part of the trial.** After the trial ends, Premium remains available as a one-time purchase—no subscription.

Screenshots

Unbound Athletic4 screens
Forge 5/3/14 screens

Verdict

The call

Unbound Athletic and Forge 5/3/1 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Unbound Athletic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Forge 5/3/1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Unbound Athletic versus Forge 5/3/1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnbound AthleticForge 5/3/1
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBreaking Point North Lakes PTY LTDDev IT Digital LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unbound Athletic

One-time1
  • IAP Meal and workout plan$500.00
1 purchases

Forge 5/3/1

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99

Questions

Is Unbound Athletic free?
Unbound Athletic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge 5/3/1 free?
Forge 5/3/1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unbound Athletic or Forge 5/3/1 have ads?
Neither Unbound Athletic nor Forge 5/3/1 shows ads.

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