https://fivethreeone.app/ a weightlifting app for 5/3/1 has been earning me ~$1000 a month for over two years now.

I'm actively working on a successor that allows you to create your own custom workout programs using formulas: https://vis.fitness

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dumfries 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

This is a perfect example of taking a simple idea and elevating it/ executing it well. Well done!

As someone that has used 531 for a while, I thought an app like this would not add much value. I mean, we can all track our progress in a spreadsheet. But I must say that it looks great.

This stuff is inspiring to see..

	▲	strongpigeon 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Thank you! I created it literally because I thought updating spreadsheets on my phone was too clunky. And yeah having the rest timer with notification was useful to keep the pace.

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plastic_bag 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Thank you for building this! I've been using the app for almost a year after I switched to the Boring But Big routine.

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		You’re very welcome. I’ve used it for more than 500 workouts myself, but now that I have young kids, I don’t have the time to do 5/3/1 anymore.

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asimovDev 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Nice! I used to use it when doing BBB 5/3/1. Sadly I stalled and got depressed.

Recently started GZCLP after getting sad at how bad I started to look with no activity

My one complaint was that there weren’t more sophisticated training regiments. I didn’t work 5/2 weeks so I just went to the gym every other day and I just clicked whatever in the app when working out, while I would prefer to track my days. Otherwise solid app, thanks for the hard work.

	▲	strongpigeon 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Supporting more sophisticated training regiments is exactly what I’m trying to achieve with Vis. Would love your feedback on it if you got any (email in profile)

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greenknight 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Love the AI generated image, "Extra-Large (>72pt) Font". Made me chuckle. Definetly a feature of the app.

But looks really cool ill be trialing it this week!

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Send me an email (see my profile) if you want to try the custom program creation. I’m starting the beta this week.

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ycombinete 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

That looks very cool. Are you planning on adding Apple Watch integration?

I cannot stand having to fiddle with my phone while at the gym.

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Yes (for Vis) but I have a medium size list of stuff I want to get to before I work on the watch app. You can control it via Siri, though that only really works in a home gym

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Libidinalecon 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I assume you have some kind of partnership with Jim Wendler?

The periodization sounds really cool but the success of the app I would think is based entirely on the good marketing Wendler and Elitefts did with 5/3/1.

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ahhmki 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

"This app isn't available for your device because it was made for an older version of Android"

Using android 15 on a Nothing Phone 1. Any chance to get it working?

	▲	strongpigeon 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Yeah that shouldn’t be happening. I’ll take a look today

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sonderotis 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Wow this is pretty cool. I am working on my first mobile app. what tips can you give. I am planning to build in public on twitter, substack and share my coding process here on HN.

It is a carpooling app.

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Don’t rely on organic App Store traffic until you’ve hit a certain size.

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andysinclair 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Looks really good, will try it.

What is your revenue split, tip vs non tips? I've always wondered if putting a tip button on a free app could generate significant income.

	▲	strongpigeon 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		Tips are insignificant compared to the paid features. On iOS for the last 6 months I made $5090. $31 was tip. That being said, it feels really nice that people like it so much they’re willing to pay extra.

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djmips 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This app is not available for your device

I have a Pixel 6 Pro. That's not thaat old.

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strongpigeon 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

Let me check why that is.

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egamirorrim 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

That's proper old

	▲	viraptor 4 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		4 years. We really should support devices that old. Unless you really need features only available in newer models (which 99% of apps don't)
	▲	snovv_crash 4 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		A Nexus 6 is proper old.

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asdlkj178 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Did you do any marketing for fivethreeone?

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		I started with some Apple Search ads which worked pretty well and then did some IG ads which worked well too. I haven’t done any in a while though. Bing and Google ads had really bad results

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aaronbrethorst 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

What’s the sweet pup’s name?

	▲	strongpigeon 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Her name is Greta