Comparison

531 Strength Workout vs Progressive 5

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

Head to head
About

531 Strength Workout

This app guides users through strength training using the 531 method. It offers workout logging, customizable plans, real-time assistance, and progress tracking to help users build strength and achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 531 Workout Logger
  • Customizable Templates
  • Workout Assist
  • Cycle Manager
  • Progress Tracker
  • Strength Training Guidance
Features
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531 Workout is your ultimate training companion designed to help you build strength and track your fitness progress with ease. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just getting started, this app follows the proven 531 method to guide you through your workouts and keep you on track. Key Features: 531 Workout Logger: Easily log your daily workouts with the simple and intuitive interface. Customizable Templates: Tailor your workout plans to suit your personal goals and preferences. Workout Assist: Receive real-time guidance on sets, reps, and weights for each exercise to maximize your progress. Cycle Manager: Stay on top of your training cycles with automatic adjustments based on your previous performance. Progress Tracker: Monitor your strength gains and see how you improve over time with detailed charts and insights. With 531 Workout, you'll never lose track of your goals. Whether you're focusing on strength training, powerlifting, or general fitness, this app will keep you motivated and organized every step of the way. Some features may require a premium subscription or in-app purchases, which could be billed automatically. Terms of use: https://www.notion.so/akimk/531-Workout-Terms-of-Use-19f3a8b0a8f2802c9080f4aacff7ca49 Privacy Policy: https://akimk.notion.site/531-Workout-Privacy-Policy-19f3a8b0a8f280d1a16fdec74f7034d4?pvs=4

About

Progressive 5

This app guides users through the 5•3•1 strength training program, automatically calculating percentages and training maxes. It offers various templates and allows for customization of cycles and auxiliary sets, with optional in-app purchases for advanced logging and timers.

Highlights
  • Built-in 5•3•1 templates
  • Customizable training cycles
  • Minimalist and intuitive design
  • No account required for basic use
  • Smart rest timer (in-app purchase)
  • Workout logging and progress tracking (in-app purchase)
  • Plate calculator (in-app purchase)
Features
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Train with purpose using the proven 5•3•1 method. Progressive 5•3•1 is designed for lifters who want structured, sustainable strength gains without distractions. Whether you’re new to the 5•3•1 method or a longtime follower, this app helps you stay focused and make progress week after week. Key Features: • Built-in 5•3•1 Templates — Automatically calculates your percentages and training maxes. • Custom Cycles — Switch between 5s PRO, Boring But Big, First Set Last, and more. • Minimalist Design — Clean and intuitive, with nothing you don’t need. • No Account Required — Get started instantly without signing up or syncing. Upgrade When You’re Ready (In-App Purchase): • Smart Rest Timer — Auto-starts when your set is completed, remembers your preferred rest. • Log Workouts — Track sets, reps, and weights over time, keep notes , see progress over time. • Plate Calculator — Input what weights and bars you have, app tells you what to load. • Add Additional Lifts — Add other lifts besides the Big 4. • Add Auxiliary Sets — Add BBB, FSL, SSL, joker, pyramid, and drop sets. Why 5•3•1? Developed by Jim Wendler, the 5•3•1 method is one of the most respected strength programs in the world. It’s simple, effective, and built to last. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

531 Strength Workout4 screens
Progressive 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 531 Strength Workout at 16.4 against Progressive 5's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. 531 Strength Workout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Progressive 5 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 531 Strength Workout against 5.0 for Progressive 5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
531 Strength Workout versus Progressive 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter531 Strength WorkoutProgressive 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequency—Every 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkim KasabulatovFrancisco Alcala

Customer experience

531 Strength Workout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Progressive 5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

531 Strength Workout

Subscriptions2
  • 5/3/1 Workout Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 531 Strength Workout Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 531 Workout Premium$29.99
5 purchases

Progressive 5

One-time5
  • Plate Calculator$0.99
  • Additional Sets$0.99
  • Additional Exercises$0.99
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  • Rest Timers$0.99
  • Workout Log$1.99

Questions

Is 531 Strength Workout free?
531 Strength Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progressive 5 free?
Progressive 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 531 Strength Workout or Progressive 5?
531 Strength Workout and Progressive 5 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do 531 Strength Workout or Progressive 5 have ads?
Neither 531 Strength Workout nor Progressive 5 shows ads.

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