Comparison

Simply5x5 vs OnRep

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

Head to head
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

About

OnRep

Features
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OnRep brings running, hybrid training, WODs, strength work, and jump rope into one place for training analysis. [Relive every route] • Create a running movie that follows the route you covered. • Compare pace, elapsed time, and heart rate with previous runs recognized as the same course. • Review how each route and segment unfolded. [Build hybrid training your way] • Arrange runs and stations in the order and count you need. • Adjust distance, reps, and load for each training goal. • Review elapsed time and heart-rate patterns by segment. [Build and compare WODs] • Create WODs in For Time, AMRAP, and EMOM formats. • Compare only previous results with matching movements, loads, structure, and track. • Keep Rx, Scaled, and Foundations prescriptions distinct. [One program for multiple sports] • Combine strength, running, jump rope, hybrid sessions, and WODs in a weekly program. • Keep the details each sport needs and carry them into the next session. OnRep shows changes when comparable conditions are available, connecting what you did before with what you can do next. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simply5x54 screens
OnRep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply5x5 at none against OnRep's 8. Simply5x5 also leads on ads (none vs shown). OnRep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. OnRep sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simply5x5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply5x5 ships an update every 3 weeks, OnRep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simply5x5 versus OnRep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply5x5OnRep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVOID (KR)BAKKUM

In-app purchases

None

Simply5x5

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

OnRep

Subscriptions8
  • Onrep Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Starter Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Onrep Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Growth Monthly$79.001 Month
  • Scale Monthly$199.001 Month
  • Starter Yearly$290.001 Year
  • Growth Yearly$790.001 Year
  • Scale Yearly$1000.001 Year

Questions

Is Simply5x5 free?
Simply5x5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnRep free?
OnRep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply5x5 or OnRep have ads?
OnRep shows ads; Simply5x5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply5x5 or OnRep?
Simply5x5 ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnRep every 2 days. Most recently, Simply5x5 was updated on October 24, 2026 and OnRep on October 23, 2026.

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