Comparison

Texas Method Strength Calculator vs 531 Strength

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

Head to head
About

Texas Method Strength Calculator

This app simplifies weightlifting by calculating your training loads for a 6-week Texas Method strength cycle. Track your progress across cycles and lift more weight on key exercises.

Highlights
  • Calculates training weights
  • Supports 6-week Texas Method cycles
  • Tracks progress over cycles
  • Effective for major lifts
  • Simple and effective program
Features
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No more fiddling with spreadsheets and print outs at the gym. This app calculates the weights you should use, based on your one rep maxes, for a 6-week Texas Method strength cycle. The app also makes it easy to keep track of where you are in the cycle and how you've progressed from cycle to cycle. This general purpose, 3 day per week, strength program has been used by many to add some serious weight to their bench press, shoulder press, deadlift and squat. If you're looking for a simple, yet effective lifting program, the Texas Method is likely for you.

About

531 Strength

This app simplifies tracking your progress on the 5/3/1 strength training program. It calculates and displays weights, reps, and sets based on your one-rep max, allowing you to easily plan and execute your workouts. Rounding options help match available gym plates.

Highlights
  • Calculate 5/3/1 weights
  • Track 1RM for exercises
  • View cycle step weights
  • Round weights to available plates
  • Full overview of weights, reps, sets
Features
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Makes it quick and easy to get a full overview of all weights, reps and sets based off your 1RM when you’re following the 5/3/1 program. - Save your current 1 RM for each of the four exercises - View calculated weights for each step in the cycle - Round the weight to match the plates you have available This app is made for people who are familiar with the structure of the 5/3/1 program and who needs simple access to the calculated weights for each exercise.

Screenshots

Texas Method Strength Calculator3 screens
531 Strength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 531 Strength at 94% against Texas Method Strength Calculator's 12%. 531 Strength also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.1). Texas Method Strength Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

531 Strength is free to download; Texas Method Strength Calculator costs $0.99 up front. 531 Strength sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Texas Method Strength Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

531 Strength holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 531 Strength has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Texas Method Strength Calculator's written reviews are positive against 94% of 531 Strength's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texas Method Strength Calculator ships an update every 12 months, 531 Strength every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Texas Method Strength Calculator versus 531 Strength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas Method Strength Calculator531 Strength
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)4.9 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWide Swath Research, LLCHenrik Jachobsen

Customer experience

Texas Method Strength Calculator

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral29.4%
Negative58.8%

531 Strength

All ratings11,645 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and requests

Texas Method Strength Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

531 Strength

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rest timer stops when app is backgrounded
  • Plate calculator not flexible enough

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust training max separately from 1RM
  • Option to track rep PRs and estimated 1RM
  • Accessory exercise tracking and planning
  • Sync progress across devices

In-app purchases

None

Texas Method Strength Calculator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

531 Strength

One-time4
  • Additional exercises$1.99
  • Adjustable set$1.99
  • Plate calculator$1.99
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  • Progress log$6.99

Questions

Is Texas Method Strength Calculator free?
Texas Method Strength Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 531 Strength free?
531 Strength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texas Method Strength Calculator or 531 Strength?
531 Strength is rated higher. Texas Method Strength Calculator averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 531 Strength averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.
Do Texas Method Strength Calculator or 531 Strength have ads?
531 Strength shows ads; Texas Method Strength Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Texas Method Strength Calculator or 531 Strength?
Texas Method Strength Calculator ships an update every 12 months, and 531 Strength every 2 months. Most recently, Texas Method Strength Calculator was updated on October 24, 2026 and 531 Strength on October 26, 2026.

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