# Set Coach — Exercise Counter & Timer

> Workout set counter and rest timer with background functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by CHASE PLACE LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-coach/id485249123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHASE PLACE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/444660458)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-coach/id485249123/reviews.md

## What is Set Coach?

Have you ever been in the middle of an intense workout and lost count of which set you are on? Then Set Coach is for you. Are you looking for a simple app to time your exercise or time your rest between sets? Then Set Coach is for you.
Set Coach is the easy way to stay focused on your workout, because Set Coach takes care of the counting and timing.

There's no reason to have your workout derailed when you can't remember how many sets you've completed.

Let Set Coach do this for you.

Features:
- Counts your sets
- Has a timer for rest
- Has a timer for your sets
- Timers go off even if you leave the app
- Does not interfere with music you have playing
- Requires little to no interaction with the app during exercise

Get the app you'll use every time you exercise. Get Set Coach.

** FREE BONUS **
Integrates seamlessly with the app "Workout Coach Plus".

## Key features

- Counts workout sets
- Rest timer
- Set timer
- Background timers
- Music playback unaffected
- Minimal interaction required

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-coach/id485249123/reviews.md

### 4/5 — New version needs work

*2026-03-15*

I used the old version and it worked fine. The new version is ok but I can’t get the different sounds to work right. I’m running iOS 26.3.1

**Developer response:** Thanks for the notice. This bug seems to have slipped past our quality testing. We have submitted an update to Apple for distribution, you should see version 5.2 in a day or so.

As a thanks, we're going to set all our iOS apps to free for the next 5 days (until March 22, 2026), Hopefully you see this and can take advantage to get other great apps by Chase Place LLC, like:

- Workout Coach | Manage your workouts and progress and use all utilities in a single app
- Tempo Coach | Audible cues to lift with tempo to allow you to blow past plateaus or rehab
- Gym Coach | Take the math out of loading a barbell
- Power Coach | Audible cues to let you hit your power targets (Watch App included)
- Athletic Reaction Coach | Random cues with a timer to train speed in reacting and going there and back.

### 1/5 — Counts only Sets after you touch the screen

*2021-02-08*

I have a bunch of 50 Rep exercises, want a counter so I can work on form. This app doesn’t have an entry for Reps, and with auto-advance on still requires that I touch the screen to keep things moving.

### 5/5 — Simple app, does what I want

*2019-01-03*

I use it to time kegel exercises and rests. Set your exercise time, rest time and number of reps. Only thing I’d like is the option to have the sounds work when you move the app to the background. You only get a vibrate.

### 1/5 — doesn't actually do anything.

*2017-07-06*

Doesn't do what it says it does, which kinda makes it useless.

**Developer response:** An issue with the local notifications was fixed in version 4.4. Please update the app to the latest version and see if that solves the issues.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2016-10-27*

This is essential for my needs.  I used a separate timer app then annotated my sets in my log in Evernote.  Kept losing my count.  This makes it all in one for me so I never lose count of my sets now.

### 5/5 — Just what I wanted

*2013-07-28*

It's so nice to have an app that keeps track of the duration and reps of isometric exercises. It takes away the worst part, the boredom of counting.

### 4/5 — Does exactly what I need

*2013-06-23*

Great app.  I've never been successful at counting exercises.  This app solves that problem.  Suggestion:  would be nice if different sounds could be set for the active vs the rest interval.

### 4/5 — Great for Physical Therapy

*2013-04-13*

Allows me to read or watch TV instead of counting.  Perfect.

### 5/5 — Does all it should.

*2013-03-16*

I was very pleasantly surprised to find an app that does exactly what I need it to do, which is to simultaneously keep time and track of my workout sessions. I'm very impressed by this app's balance of completeness and simplicity.

### 5/5 — Great update!

*2013-02-27*

I LOVE the update. The app now does a lot of things that I wanted it to do before. I haven't had any problems with the update. 
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I tried this app at the gym today. I didn't have to focus on counting and I could focus on the workout (breathing and form). Plus seamless interface with LogsAll and workout coach. Nice!

## Frequently asked questions about Set Coach

### What is Set Coach?

Set Coach is a paid application designed to help users count their workout sets and time their rest periods. It aims to keep users focused on their exercise by managing the counting and timing aspects.

### Does Set Coach have ads?

No, Set Coach does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices support Set Coach?

Set Coach is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Set Coach updated?

The latest version of Set Coach is 5.2, last updated on March 18, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Set Coach?

Set Coach has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

### Can Set Coach timers run in the background?

Yes, Set Coach's timers are designed to go off even if you leave the app. This ensures your workout timing is not interrupted by switching applications.

### Does Set Coach interfere with music playback?

No, Set Coach is designed not to interfere with music you have playing. You can enjoy your workout playlist while using the app.

### What is the user rating for Set Coach?

Set Coach has a rating of 2.8 stars from 6 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4 — 2026-04-20

* Added ability rate app from within the app

Check out other fitness apps by CHASE PLACE LLC.
- Workout Coach - Log and manage your workouts
- Set Coach - Advanced Set and Rest timer
- Tempo Coach - Audible cues to left with tempo
- Power Coach - Audible cues to achieve your lift power targets
- Athletic Reaction Coach - Gain athletic speed and agility
- Quik Tally - Keep count

### 5.2 — 2026-03-18

- Fix for timer sounds not playing.

Check out other apps by Chase Place LLC.
- Workout Coach Plus | Manager your workouts, and use utilities like Set Coach, Gym Coach and others all from one app
- Tempo Coach | Audible cues to lift with tempo to allow you to blow past plateaus or rehab
- Gym Coach | Take the math out of loading a barbell
- Power Coach | Audible cues to let you hit your power targets (Watch App included)
- Athletic Reaction Coach | Random cues with a timer to train speed in reacting and going there and back.
- Tally | Keep count (Watch App included)

### 5.0 — 2026-03-12

- Completely remade to bring up-to-date with latest iOS capabilities

### 4.4 — 2017-11-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

*fixed bug with notifications

### 4.3 — 2017-05-27

iOS 10

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