Comparison

5/3/1 Workout Manager vs Your 531 Strength Trainer

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

Head to head
About

5/3/1 Workout Manager

This application assists users in calculating their training weights based on Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength training program. It's designed to facilitate consistent progress towards significant strength gains.

Highlights
  • Weight calculation for 5/3/1 program
  • Facilitates steady strength gains
  • Supports Jim Wendler's methodology
Features
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This app calculates your weights if you are using Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program, which promises slow and steady gains that will eventually turn you into the strongest guy in the gym.

About

Your 531 Strength Trainer

This app guides users through Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength training program. It provides structured workouts and progress tracking to help users build strength effectively. Designed for individuals committed to a proven strength-building methodology.

Highlights
  • Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program implementation
  • Structured workout guidance
  • Progress tracking
  • Strength building focus
Features
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A strength training app built from Jim Wendler's 531 Strength Training program. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

5/3/1 Workout Manager4 screens
Your 531 Strength Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5/3/1 Workout Manager at none against Your 531 Strength Trainer's 3. 5/3/1 Workout Manager also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Your 531 Strength Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Your 531 Strength Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 5/3/1 Workout Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Your 531 Strength Trainer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5/3/1 Workout Manager has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5/3/1 Workout Manager ships an update every 9 months, Your 531 Strength Trainer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
5/3/1 Workout Manager versus Your 531 Strength Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5/3/1 Workout ManagerYour 531 Strength Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher DwyerGeorge Gomez

In-app purchases

None

5/3/1 Workout Manager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Your 531 Strength Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is 5/3/1 Workout Manager free?
5/3/1 Workout Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Your 531 Strength Trainer free?
Your 531 Strength Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5/3/1 Workout Manager or Your 531 Strength Trainer?
Your 531 Strength Trainer is rated higher. 5/3/1 Workout Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Your 531 Strength Trainer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 5/3/1 Workout Manager or Your 531 Strength Trainer have ads?
Neither 5/3/1 Workout Manager nor Your 531 Strength Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5/3/1 Workout Manager or Your 531 Strength Trainer?
5/3/1 Workout Manager ships an update every 9 months, and Your 531 Strength Trainer every 10 days. Most recently, 5/3/1 Workout Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and Your 531 Strength Trainer on October 28, 2026.

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