The Plus Set vs BBB Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Plus Set
This app simplifies tracking your Wendler 5/3/1 workouts, including Boring But Big assistance. It automatically calculates weights, tracks progress, and features a built-in rest timer. Focus on your training with smart progression and flexible customization.
- Automatic weight calculation
- Plate loading guidance
- Warmup and working set tracking
- AMRAP set prompts
- Estimated 1RM calculation
- Built-in rest timer
- Calendar workout history
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The Plus Set is a clean, focused app for tracking Wendler 5/3/1 workouts with Boring But Big (BBB) assistance work. SIMPLE WORKOUT TRACKING • Automatically calculates weights for each set based on your training maxes • Shows exact plate loading for every weight (no more mental math) • Tracks warmup sets, working sets, and BBB assistance work • Tap to log reps, with special prompts for AMRAP sets SMART PROGRESSION • Calculates estimated 1RM from your AMRAP performance using the Epley formula • Automatically suggests new training maxes after each cycle • Training maxes only go up, never down BUILT-IN REST TIMER • Automatic rest timer starts after each set • Configurable durations for warmup, working sets, and BBB • Choose from 8 different chime sounds • Access timer anytime from the dedicated Timer tab TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Calendar view shows workout history at a glance • Personal records tracked automatically • PR celebrations when you hit new bests • Export your full workout history for backup or analysis FLEXIBLE TRAINING • Choose which exercise to start each session • Change exercises mid-workout if needed • Customize exercise order to match your schedule • Adjustable training max percentage (80-100%) SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync keeps your data backed up • Access your workout history on all your devices NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • One-time purchase, no recurring fees • No ads, no tracking, no accounts required Whether you're new to 5/3/1 or a seasoned lifter, The Plus Set helps you focus on what matters: putting in the work and getting stronger.
BBB Tracker
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BBB Tracker is a focused, no-nonsense companion for Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program with the Boring But Big (BBB) assistance template. Set your training maxes once and BBB Tracker handles the rest — every cycle, every week, every set is calculated for you. Step into a workout and just lift. What it does: • Full 5/3/1 cycle logic — 5s, 3s, and 5/3/1 weeks, with working sets and AMRAP top sets prescribed automatically • Boring But Big built in — 5×10 assistance work at the right percentage every session • Automatic warmups and plate-rounded weights tuned to your bar and increment • Training Max progression handled for you — +5 lb upper, +10 lb lower each cycle • TM test weeks every third cycle, with stall detection that suggests when to reset • Build your own accessory library and log it alongside the main work • Full workout history so you can see every rep you've put in Private by design: • No account, no sign-up • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • Everything stays on your device — nothing is ever sent to a server
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: The Plus Set at 3 against BBB Tracker's 1. The Plus Set also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Plus Set | BBB Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vishal Agrawal | John Wiseman |
In-app purchases
The Plus Set
No in-app purchases
BBB Tracker
No in-app purchases





