# 531 Strength Workout vs Progressive 5

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 531 Strength Workout | Progressive 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/531-strength-workout/id6742192484/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-531/id6745792769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akim Kasabulatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211314144) | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) |

## What reviewers say

### 531 Strength Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/531-strength-workout/id6742192484)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5/3/1 Workout Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 531 Strength Workout Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| 531 Workout Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Progressive 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-531/id6745792769)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plate Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Sets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Exercises | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rest Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Workout Log | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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