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.
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.
- Calculates training weights
- Supports 6-week Texas Method cycles
- Tracks progress over cycles
- Effective for major lifts
- Simple and effective program
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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.
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.
- Calculate 5/3/1 weights
- Track 1RM for exercises
- View cycle step weights
- Round weights to available plates
- Full overview of weights, reps, sets
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Texas Method Strength Calculator | 531 Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 94.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wide Swath Research, LLC | Henrik Jachobsen |
Customer experience
Texas Method Strength Calculator
531 Strength
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
Texas Method Strength Calculator
No in-app purchases
531 Strength
- Additional exercises$1.99
- Adjustable set$1.99
- Plate calculator$1.99
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- Progress log$6.99
Questions
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