531 Workout Tracker vs Ironside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
531 Workout Tracker
This app automates the calculation and tracking of your 5/3/1 strength training program. It generates full training cycles, logs sets with AMRAP tracking, and provides progress insights. Your data stays private and works offline.
- Automated 5/3/1 cycle generation
- One-tap set logging with AMRAP tracking
- Automatic rest timer
- Plate calculator
- Smart training max suggestions
- Deload recommendations
- Estimated 1RM charts
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Your entire 5/3/1 program, calculated for you. Enter your lifts once and 531 Workout Tracker builds your full training cycle - every warm-up, working set and AMRAP target, using the proven 5/3/1 progression. Ditch the spreadsheets and stop doing math in the gym. TRAIN • Complete training cycles generated from your training maxes for squat, bench press, deadlift and overhead press • Multi-cycle program blocks: 5s PRO leaders, 7th Week deload, PR-sets anchor, and a TM test that sets up your next block - with Boring But Big, Boring But Strong and First Set Last presets • Templates: Basic 5/3/1, 5/3/1 for Beginners, Boring But Big, Boring But Strong, First Set Last, Second Set Last, Upper/Lower • Customise supplemental work, PR sets vs 5s PRO, 5/3/1 or 3/5/1 week order, joker sets and assistance exercises IN THE GYM • One-tap set logging with AMRAP rep tracking • Automatic rest timer between sets • Plate calculator - tap any weight to see exactly what to load per side PROGRESS • Smart training max suggestions from your TM tests and AMRAP sets - including when a TM should come down • Deloads recommended at the right time, so you progress without burning out • Estimated 1RM charts for all four main lifts • PRs detected automatically from every AMRAP set • Strength standards by bodyweight and age • Bodyweight tracking PRIVATE BY DESIGN You don't need to create an account. The app works offline. Your data stays on your phone, with one-tap backup and restore. Try your first 2 weeks of training for free, then unlock the full program with Pro - monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime purchase. Get stronger with 5/3/1. Download and start your first cycle in under two minutes. 531 Workout Tracker is an independent tracking tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Wendler. 5/3/1 is his creation - to understand the philosophy behind the program, we highly recommend his books, especially "5/3/1 Forever" and "Beyond 5/3/1". Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ironside
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Say goodbye to the guesswork. Other apps only tell you what you did last time – Now just pick your weight and Ironside tells you precisely what you're capable of. Simply dial the weight up or down until the reps match your target. SWITCH IN SECONDS Already tracking in Strong, Hevy, or JEFIT? Import your full history and pick up right where you left off. WORK SMARTER Ironside shows insights that other apps can’t: • Plateau detection • Momentum tracking • Recovery snapshot • Goal and progress tracking • Fully incorporated AI Coach (Bring your own API Key) ALL THE GOOD STUFF • 1RM, Plate loading, RPE-to-%, Warmup and Calorie calculators all included • Unlimited templates and custom exercises • Max Weight, Reps, Volume and Estimated 1RM trackers • Sync your workouts and body measurements with Apple Health • Rest Timers on your lock screen • Exercise library with over 150+ exercises and counting • Have fun while doing it: Level up your Power Rank, collect Badges, share your workouts and enjoy your monthly Wrapped! LOCAL-FIRST All your data stays on your device. No account required. No cloud sync. Export everything at any time. ONE PRICE. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Your first 10 workouts are completely free. Just one small purchase to unlock Ironside forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 531 Workout Tracker at 15.1 against Ironside's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. 531 Workout Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ironside sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 531 Workout Tracker | Ironside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zub Technologies | MITCHELL HENDERSON |
In-app purchases
531 Workout Tracker
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$59.99
Ironside
- Protein Bar$0.99
- Pre-Workout$2.99
- Ironside Unlock$3.99
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- New Plates$5.99
- Power Rank$29.99
- Home Gym$59.99
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