Progressive 5 vs Your 531 Strength Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Your 531 Strength Trainer
This app guides users through Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength training program. It provides structured workouts and progress tracking to help users build strength effectively. Designed for individuals committed to a proven strength-building methodology.
- Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program implementation
- Structured workout guidance
- Progress tracking
- Strength building focus
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A strength training app built from Jim Wendler's 531 Strength Training program. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Your 531 Strength Trainer at every 10 days against Progressive 5's every 8 months. Your 531 Strength Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Progressive 5 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Your 531 Strength Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Progressive 5 against 5.0 for Your 531 Strength Trainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Progressive 5 ships an update every 8 months, Your 531 Strength Trainer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Progressive 5 | Your 531 Strength Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Alcala | George Gomez |
In-app purchases
Progressive 5
- Plate Calculator$0.99
- Additional Sets$0.99
- Additional Exercises$0.99
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- Rest Timers$0.99
- Workout Log$1.99
Your 531 Strength Trainer
- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
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