# Setgraph vs The Almanac

Setgraph and The Almanac both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Setgraph's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Almanac's. The Almanac's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Setgraph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Almanac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Setgraph against 4.6 for The Almanac. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Setgraph's written reviews are positive against 37% of The Almanac's.

Setgraph ships an update every 3 weeks, The Almanac weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Setgraph | The Almanac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setgraph-gym-workout-tracker/id1209781676/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-almanac/id6742649363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Setgraph LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209781675) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Setgraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setgraph-gym-workout-tracker/id1209781676)

This app helps users plan and track their weightlifting workouts, focusing on progressive overload and personalized strength training. It offers fast logging, detailed analytics, and customization options to help users achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Fast and simple workout logging, Personalized workout plans, Powerful exercise organization, Advanced customization options, In-depth exercise analytics, Apple Watch and Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Membership | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient workout tracking
- 📈 Helpful progress tracking and analytics
- ⏱️ Useful rest timers
- 💻 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔀 Difficulty organizing exercises and workouts
- 📊 Limited data visualization and analysis options
- 🕰️ Lack of integration with external fitness apps/devices

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts and data being lost or deleted unexpectedly
- Issues with syncing between iOS and Apple Watch app
- Inconsistent behavior when adding or editing exercises

**Requested features**

- Add support for cardio exercises and tracking
- Implement superset and drop set functionality
- Allow customization of exercise names and workout folders
- Provide a calendar view to easily review past workouts
- Add the ability to attach photos/videos to exercises


### The Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-almanac/id6742649363)

Engaging logic puzzles designed to challenge your mind, boost focus, and improve memory. Offers a distraction-free experience for quick, fun sessions that turn downtime into productive brain time.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Boost focus, Improve memory, Distraction-free design, Quick sessions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Individual Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Individual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Levels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun games
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Daily games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Coding issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent game lineup across devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📽️ Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs with back button and streak tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Unsolvable puzzles
- Layered games on top of each other
- Streak reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Tablet optimization
- Ability to access all past puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Setgraph free?

Setgraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Almanac free?

The Almanac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Setgraph or The Almanac?

Setgraph is rated higher. Setgraph averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while The Almanac averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Setgraph or The Almanac have ads?

Both Setgraph and The Almanac show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Setgraph or The Almanac?

Setgraph ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Almanac weekly. Most recently, Setgraph was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Almanac on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*