# Sheiko vs Five/Three/One

The clearest difference is price: Five/Three/One at Free against Sheiko's $19.99. Five/Three/One also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 147). Sheiko's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Five/Three/One is free to download; Sheiko costs $19.99 up front. Sheiko sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Five/Three/One sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Five/Three/One holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five/Three/One has 1.5K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Sheiko's written reviews are positive against 78% of Five/Three/One's.

Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheiko | Five/Three/One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274) | [Strong Pigeon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560266242) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers the official Sheiko strength training system for athletes looking to significantly increase their power. It provides 51 training cycles for all levels, detailed bar tracking, progress charts, and demonstration videos for lifts. Users can customize routines, take notes, and export their training history.

**Highlights:** 51 training cycles, Bench specialization programs, Bar tracking and analysis, Demonstration videos for lifts, Progress charts, Customizable routines, Intra-workout note taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Bench Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Squat Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Deadlift Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emphasis Programs Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bench Program Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective programming for strength gains
- 👍 Well-structured workouts
- 📱 Convenient app for tracking
- ✅ Works as intended for many users
- 💯 Science-based programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Not worth the money for some
- 🤷 Confusing interface for new users
- ❌ Lost purchases and data
- 🔒 Password reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not viewable (private on YouTube)
- App not opening after update
- Lost all purchases
- Cannot access purchased programs
- Password reset emails not received

**Requested features**

- Add programs for bench press
- Add programs for deadlifts
- Ability to see week/month ahead workouts
- Option to print workouts
- Retest maxes after cycle completion


### Five/Three/One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivethreeone-531-workouts/id1560266240)

This app helps weightlifters follow Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program by automating cycle calculations, plate suggestions, and progress tracking. It eliminates the need for paper logs or spreadsheets, focusing on strength gains. Features include rest timers, workout scheduling, and Apple Health integration.

**Highlights:** 5/3/1 cycle planning and scheduling, Progress charting, Rest timer with notifications, Automatic plate calculation, Next cycle calculation based on performance, Home screen widget, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Weight Plates | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beyond 5/3/1 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Custom Assistance | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for 5/3/1 programming
- 📊 Provides great tracking and progress monitoring
- 🔢 Automatic weight and plate calculations
- ⏱️ Built-in rest timers and workout flow
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ Rigid scheduling and inability to reschedule missed workouts
- 🔒 Limited customization options for assistance exercises
- 🔀 Difficulty in reordering or supersetting exercises
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- ⚠️ Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data occasionally lost or not syncing properly
- Calendar and scheduling issues when trying to reschedule missed workouts
- Plate calculation bugs leading to incorrect weight displays
- Occasional app freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow more flexibility in scheduling and rescheduling workouts
- Provide customization options for assistance exercises
- Implement superset and out-of-order exercise completion
- Add support for Apple Watch integration
- Incorporate additional 5/3/1 program variations (e.g., Bodybuilder, Monolith)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheiko free?

Sheiko costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Five/Three/One free?

Five/Three/One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sheiko or Five/Three/One?

Five/Three/One is rated higher. Sheiko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Five/Three/One averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Sheiko or Five/Three/One have ads?

Neither Sheiko nor Five/Three/One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sheiko or Five/Three/One?

Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, and Five/Three/One every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sheiko was updated on November 1, 2026 and Five/Three/One on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*