Comparison

Wendler Log 531 vs Strength Coach

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

Head to head
About

Wendler Log 531

This app automates strength training calculations and progress tracking for the 5/3/1 program. It offers customizable workout plans, detailed history, and advanced features for serious lifters to optimize their training and build strength.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight calculations
  • Complete lift history tracking
  • AMRAP score and PR tracking
  • Customizable 5/3/1 program
  • Workout timer and rest periods
  • Barbell plate calculator
  • Progress charts and strength graphs
Features
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Transform your strength training with the ultimate Wendler 5/3/1 powerlifting tracker and workout calculator — a dedicated 5/3/1 workout app for serious lifters. AUTOMATIC WEIGHT CALCULATIONS Enter your one rep max once and never calculate percentages again. Wendler Log instantly generates your complete strength program and training cycle with precise weights for every set. Focus on lifting heavy, not doing math. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Complete lift history with sortable workout logs by date, exercise, reps, and calculated 1RM • AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) score tracking to monitor strength gains and personal records (PRs) • Progressive overload tracking as weights automatically increase each cycle • Workout timer and rest periods to optimize training efficiency FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAM Built around the four main compound lifts - Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Overhead Press - with full customization for your training style: • Create custom lifts beyond the core four • Configure cycle length from 3 to 10 weeks including deload weeks • Adjust weight increments and training max percentages • Warmup sets automatically calculated for each lift POWERFUL PRO FEATURES Upgrade to unlock advanced training tools: • 11+ pre-built assistance programs (BBB, FSL, Triumvirate, and more) • Custom assistance program builder for personalized accessory work • Barbell plate calculator - see exactly what plates to load for every set • Progress charts and strength graphs to visualize your gains over time • Secure cloud backup to sync your workouts and training data across devices • Completely ad-free experience DESIGNED FOR STRENGTH ATHLETES Whether you're a powerlifter, CrossFit athlete, or strength training enthusiast, Wendler Log acts as your 5/3/1 workout planner and lifting app so you can stay consistent and build lasting strength. Perfect for: • Powerlifting, bodybuilding, and strength training • CrossFit programming • Building a bigger squat, bench, deadlift, and press • Linear and periodized progression • Gym workouts with barbell and weightlifting training Switch between kg and lbs. Track your weightlifting progress. Hit new PRs. INDEPENDENT APP DISCLAIMER This app is independently developed and not affiliated with Jim Wendler or his official training materials. For the complete 5/3/1 methodology, please support Jim Wendler by purchasing his books. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Need help or have suggestions? Contact us directly through the app at Help Center > Feedback / Get Help. We're committed to making Wendler Log the best strength tracking app available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Strength Coach

This app generates Wendler 5/3/1 training plans and tracks powerlifting personal records. It displays warm-up sets and percentage-based calculations for your lifts.

Highlights
  • Wendler 5/3/1 plan generation
  • Powerlifting personal record tracking
  • Warm-up set display
  • Percentage-based calculations
  • Lift tracking
Features
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An app to generate Wendler 5/3/1 for the user while also tracking powerlifting personal records. Displays warm up sets for Wendler 5/3/1 and percentages for the users personal records.

Screenshots

Wendler Log 5314 screens
Strength Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wendler Log 531 at Free against Strength Coach's $0.99. Wendler Log 531 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (568 vs 4). Strength Coach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, 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

Wendler Log 531 is free to download; Strength Coach costs $0.99 up front. Wendler Log 531 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Strength Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wendler Log 531 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wendler Log 531 has 568 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Wendler Log 531's written reviews are positive against 75% of Strength Coach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wendler Log 531 ships an update every 5 days, Strength Coach every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wendler Log 531 versus Strength Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWendler Log 531Strength Coach
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (568 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings568 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles VanderhoffTiger Bomb LLC

Customer experience

Wendler Log 531

All ratings568 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative20.6%

Strength Coach

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Wendler Log 531

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Subscription not recognized for previous purchases
  • Plate loading calculations not always accurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • More 5/3/1 program variations
  • Ability to customize assistance exercises
  • Option for 2-3 day per week training cycles

Strength Coach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wendler Log 531

Subscriptions3
  • Wendler Log Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Wendler Log Pro 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Wendler Log Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Strength Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wendler Log 531 free?
Wendler Log 531 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strength Coach free?
Strength Coach costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wendler Log 531 or Strength Coach?
Wendler Log 531 is rated higher. Wendler Log 531 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Strength Coach averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Wendler Log 531 or Strength Coach have ads?
Neither Wendler Log 531 nor Strength Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wendler Log 531 or Strength Coach?
Wendler Log 531 ships an update every 5 days, and Strength Coach every 7 months. Most recently, Wendler Log 531 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Strength Coach on November 11, 2026.

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