EbbChart vs 5x5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EbbChart
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Track your hearing between appointments. An audiogram is a snapshot. If your hearing fluctuates, important changes can happen in the weeks between appointments, when they may otherwise go unrecorded. EbbChart lets you build that record yourself. Run audiogram-style hearing tests on your iPhone, log the symptoms that come with them, and build a longitudinal picture you can take to your ENT or audiologist. FEATURES * Run audiogram-style hearing tests in minutes * Track tinnitus, fullness, vertigo, fatigue and other symptoms * Log treatments, medications and potential triggers * See how your hearing test results change over time, across tested frequencies * Generate reports to share with your ENT or audiologist * Import hearing test data from Apple Health * Export your record for use with compatible AI assistants DESIGNED FOR HEARING THAT FLUCTUATES EbbChart is designed for people whose hearing changes over time, including those living with MΓ©niΓ¨reβs disease, cochlear hydrops, and other forms of variable hearing loss. SUPPORTED HEADPHONES * Apple AirPods Pro (recommended) * Sony WH-1000XM3 * Sony WH-1000XM5 Additional headphone support is being added over time. You can also import hearing tests from Apple Health, including tests performed using supported third-party hearing test apps. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL No advertising. No selling of personal data. Export, share, or delete your record at any time. IMPORTANT INFORMATION EbbChart is a personal wellness tool for tracking and recording your own hearing test results and symptoms over time. It does not provide a medical diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions. Sudden or rapidly worsening hearing loss can be a medical emergency. If your hearing has changed suddenly, contact a doctor or emergency service. Do not use this app to track it instead.
5x5
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5x5 FiveByFive is a no-nonsense strength training tracker built around the proven 5Γ5 barbell method: five sets of five reps on the core compound lifts, adding weight every session. Open the app, see exactly what to lift today, tap a dot for each set you complete, and let the rest timer count you down. When you finish, 5x5 bumps your weights for next time automatically β and backs off intelligently when you stall. CORE LIFTS, DONE RIGHT β’ Squat, bench press, barbell row, overhead press, deadlift β’ Automatic linear progression β weights go up when you succeed β’ Smart auto-deload after repeated misses, so you never get stuck FAST IN-WORKOUT LOGGING β’ Tap to log each set β missed a rep? Tap again to drop the count β’ Add extra sets on the fly β’ Adjust your working weight mid-session β’ Full-screen rest timer with a Live Activity on your Lock Screen BUILD YOUR OWN PLANS β’ Run the classic 5Γ5 A/B routine or create custom plans β’ Edit sets, reps, and exercises to fit your training β’ Schedule workout reminders so you never skip a day TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β’ Complete history of every session β’ Progress dashboard for each lift β’ Plate calculator shows exactly what to load on the bar β’ Syncs completed workouts to Apple Health PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ All your data stays on your device β’ No account, no ads, no tracking Whether you're starting your first barbell program or running a tried-and-tested 5Γ5, this app keeps it simple: show up, lift, add weight, repeat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 5x5 at weekly against EbbChart's every 2 months. EbbChart's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EbbChart ships an update every 2 months, 5x5 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EbbChart | 5x5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David McAvinue | Francesco Carrer |
In-app purchases
EbbChart
No in-app purchases
5x5
No in-app purchases









