Comparison

Workout 5x5 Pro vs Compound

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

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About

Workout 5x5 Pro

Features
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LiftLog 5x5 Pro is a strength training app built for lifters who want structured progress tracking and practical movement feedback. Track your workouts, follow progression-focused routines, review your training history, and use built-in tools designed for real gym use. In addition to workout logging, the app now includes a dedicated Form tab for live camera and video-based movement analysis. Key Features - Track structured strength workouts and 5x5-style routines - Follow barbell-focused training progression - Create and manage custom workouts - Review workout history and progress charts - Use a plate calculator for barbell loading - Log body fat alongside training data - Unlock badges and milestones - Support multiple languages Form Analysis Use the dedicated Form tab to review movement quality with on-device analysis. - Live camera form check - Video-based movement review - Exercise support for squat, bench press, deadlift, push-up, and pull-up - Rep tracking, movement cues, symmetry feedback, lockout checks, and depth/range indicators - Skeleton overlay for clearer visual tracking Important Note Form analysis provides estimated technique feedback and is intended for general fitness guidance only. It is not medical advice, injury prevention advice, or a replacement for an in-person coach. LiftLog 5x5 Pro is designed for lifters who want a practical app for strength progression, workout structure, and movement review in one place.

About

Compound

This workout app simplifies strength training with a single, progressive routine. It automatically tracks your progress, adjusts weights, and includes warm-ups and cool-downs. Log workouts precisely as you perform them, with Apple Watch integration for seamless tracking.

Highlights
  • Automated double progression weight increases
  • Automatic warm-up and cool-down routines
  • Customizable rep ranges and weight jumps
  • Real-time Apple Watch mirroring
  • Flexible logging for various exercise types
  • Private, on-device data storage
Features
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Compound is a workout app with exactly one workout in it. NO MORE BOOKKEEPING Compound runs on double progression, a tried-and-true method for getting stronger. We just handle the bookkeeping. Hit your target reps, and the app bumps the target up for next time. Hit the top of the rep range? The weight goes up (5 lbs for big lifts, 2.5 lbs for accessories) and your reps reset. If you miss a set, just long-press to log what you actually did, and the app holds the weight steady until you're ready. No spreadsheets, no thinking. If you want a slower climb, you can tell the app to require up to five successful sessions before it forces a weight jump. MORE THAN JUST MOVING WEIGHT Every workout starts with an actual warm-up: three minutes of timed cardio, dynamic movements, and ramp-up sets calculated directly from your first working weight. Rest timers kick in automatically between sets. Ten minutes of guided mobility wraps up the day. You can tweak or turn off any of this, but the defaults are designed to give you a complete, balanced program. TRACKS LIKE REAL LIFE Not every exercise fits perfectly into a generic "reps and weight" counter. Tap to log your squats. Run the built-in stopwatch for dead hangs and let it save your PR. Use the countdown for planks. Every exercise is tracked exactly the way you actually do it. LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET The Apple Watch app mirrors your session in real time. Log sets, skip rests, and adjust the weight on the bar right from your wrist. Your phone and watch stay perfectly synced, and everything gets sent straight to Apple Health, complete with your heart rate and active calories. YOURS, PRIVATELY No account. No sign-up. Nothing is uploaded to a server that reads your training. Your history is stored on your device, full stop, and you can export the whole of it as a file at any time, subscribed or not. Start by entering the weights you lift today, or start everything at zero and let the progression build. Either way, the next session is always ready. SUBSCRIPTION Compound Standard unlocks the whole app and comes in two terms, monthly and annual, both opening with a 14-day free trial. Prices are shown in your own currency on the subscription screen inside the app before anything is charged. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed or cancelled any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://trycompound.cc/privacy Terms of Use: https://trycompound.cc/terms Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Workout 5x5 Pro4 screens
Compound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout 5x5 Pro at none against Compound's 3. Compound's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Compound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Workout 5x5 Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout 5x5 Pro ships an update every 10 days, Compound weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Workout 5x5 Pro versus Compound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout 5x5 ProCompound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSALIH BEKAROGLUSCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER

In-app purchases

None

Workout 5x5 Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Compound

Subscriptions2
  • Progression · Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Progression · Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Progression · Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Workout 5x5 Pro free?
Workout 5x5 Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compound free?
Compound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Workout 5x5 Pro or Compound have ads?
Workout 5x5 Pro shows ads; Compound does not.
Which is updated more often, Workout 5x5 Pro or Compound?
Workout 5x5 Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Compound weekly. Most recently, Workout 5x5 Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Compound on October 18, 2026.

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