Comparison

Setgraph vs GainsLog

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

Head to head
About

Setgraph

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
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Setgraph is the fast, no-fuss way to track your lifts and actually achieve progressive overload. Log a set in seconds, then watch your strength climb on clear, real-time graphs. Built for lifters of all levels, it stays simple and quick, so logging never gets in the way of training. Features Fast and Simple • Instantly log sets with minimal taps, saving time and keeping you focused on your workout. • Record supersets, circuits, and multisets together, so grouped movements stay fast to log. • Rest timers start automatically after recording a set and are accessible from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. • Manage weights effortlessly with Smart Plates, which calculate totals instantly. • Swipe to replicate previous sets or log new ones with ease. • Use the “Next Set Due” notification to stay on track without reopening the app. Personalized Workout Plans • Choose your primary focus: achieve a specific look with aesthetic goals or optimize performance for a sport or activity. • For aesthetic goals, target specific muscle groups to “grow” or “define” and build your ideal physique through strength training. • For performance goals, focus on improving strength, endurance, and power to excel in your chosen sport or activity. • Build and customize your own routines, or use a plan. Either way it drops straight into your workout lists, ready for immediate logging without any setup. Powerful Organization • Group exercises by Workout, Muscle Group, Program, Day of Week, and more with flexible lists. • Color-code your lists and exercises with Custom Colors to find what you need at a glance. • Add detailed notes to your exercises and lists for tracking targets and goals. • Assign exercises to multiple lists for quick access to their history. • Customize exercise sorting by Recent Completion, Alphabetical Order, or Manually. Advanced Customization • Tailor sessions with details like calories, incline level, and sport-specific metrics. • Log every set or focus on personal records. It’s up to you. • Choose your preferred formula for calculating one-rep max (1RM). Analytics for Every Exercise • Compare progress with real-time session metrics, including reps, weight/rep, volume, and sets. • Explore dynamic graphs that showcase your progress over time. • Filter set history by weight or rep range for deeper analysis. • Instantly estimate your maximum potential using 1RM Percentage Tables. Stay Motivated and Consistent • Track your workout consistency with a visual calendar. • Set personalized workout reminders to keep you on track. • Stay inspired with progress graphs and actionable insights. Apple Watch + Health Integration • Sync Setgraph with Apple Health & Fitness for comprehensive tracking. • Access Setgraph’s core functionality directly on your Apple Watch. Unlock unlimited access with a Pro Membership. A Lifetime Pro Membership can be purchased once without a subscription. A Pro Membership is also available with a monthly or yearly subscription. Setgraph will automatically charge your iTunes Account at the end of your subscription or free trial period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time and still receive full functionality until the end of your current period, but no refund can be provided for unused portions of the subscription. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Terms of Service: https://setgraph.app/terms-service

About

GainsLog

This app provides a science-based system for building muscle and strength. It creates personalized workout plans, tracks progress with adaptive weight targets, and offers accountability features to keep users consistent.

Highlights
  • Personalized guided program builder
  • Progress tracking with visible improvements
  • Momentum tracking and session streaks
  • Adaptive weight targets
  • Set, rep, and PR tracking
  • 100+ exercises
Features
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You workout. But does it show? GainsLog gives you a proven system to build a physique people notice. No guesswork, no research, no planning. You show up, put in the work, and follow the program. We take care of everything else. Built for lifters who want to look like they lift, without wasting months on the wrong exercises or random routines. GainsLog picks the program, sets the targets, and tracks your progress so you can focus on one thing: lifting. WHY GAINSLOG? - You show up, we handle the rest: A guided program builder creates your plan based on your schedule, experience, and goals. - Progress you can actually see: Strength moves faster than muscle. GainsLog makes every improvement visible so you feel it working from week one. - Accountability built in: Momentum tracking, session streaks, and clear targets keep you consistent. WHAT YOU GET: - A personalized program with smart progression built in - Set, rep, and PR tracking that takes two taps - Adaptive weight targets that push you forward every session - 100+ exercises, prioritizing machines and movements that build an aesthetic physique It won't be long before your friends start asking you for advice. Terms of use: https://gainslog.com/legal#terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://gainslog.com/legal#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Setgraph4 screens
GainsLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GainsLog at none against Setgraph's shown. GainsLog also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Setgraph's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Setgraph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GainsLog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Setgraph holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Setgraph has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setgraph ships an update every 3 weeks, GainsLog every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Setgraph versus GainsLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetgraphGainsLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSetgraph LLCCARL MIKAEL OSSIAN HEMPEL

Customer experience

Setgraph

All ratings6,119 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.2%

GainsLog

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Setgraph

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

GainsLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Setgraph

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Pro Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Membership$199.99
5 purchases

GainsLog

Subscriptions5
  • GainsLog Premium Weekly14 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Gains Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • GainsLog Premium Yearly Offer$29.991 Year
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  • GainsLog Pro Yearly Offer$39.991 Year
  • Gains Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Setgraph free?
Setgraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GainsLog free?
GainsLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Setgraph or GainsLog?
Setgraph is rated higher. Setgraph averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while GainsLog averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Setgraph or GainsLog have ads?
Setgraph shows ads; GainsLog does not.
Which is updated more often, Setgraph or GainsLog?
Setgraph ships an update every 3 weeks, and GainsLog every 11 days. Most recently, Setgraph was updated on October 19, 2026 and GainsLog on September 30, 2026.

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