Comparison

Shift vs Setrix

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

Head to head
About

Shift

This app intelligently switches between playing music during high-intensity workout periods and podcasts during rest periods. It automatically adjusts audio based on your activity, allowing for an uninterrupted workout experience. Integrates with popular music services and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Automatic music/podcast switching
  • Workout intensity detection
  • Spotify/Apple Music integration
  • Podcast library access
  • Apple Health integration
  • Heart rate tracking
Features
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Shift is a new way to listen to podcasts during your workouts. It plays music when your effort is high, and shifts to podcasts when you rest. It all happens automatically so you don't have to manually switch during your workout. Are you into weightlifting? You’ll hear your favorite podcast while resting between sets, and once you jump on the weights it'll play music. Shift is also great for running where you’ll alternate between fast-pace to music and slow-pace to podcasts. You’ll get your workout music through Spotify, Apple Music, or our own set of workout mixtapes, and we’ve got every podcast available so you can easily add your favourite shows. Health Kit: Shift provides a full Apple Health Kit integration, if you have an Apple Watch with the Shift watch app installed. The integration allows you to track your workouts, and follow your heart rate. Terms of service: https://www.shiftfm.app/terms Privacy: https://www.shiftfm.app/privacy

About

Setrix

Effortlessly log your weightlifting sets and monitor your fitness progress. This app features a built-in rest timer and allows you to visualize your strength gains over time. Organize your routines with custom exercise lists and review your workout history.

Highlights
  • Easy set logging (reps, weight, time)
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Progress visualization
  • Custom exercise lists
  • Workout history review
Features
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Setrix is the ultimate workout tracker designed to make logging sets and tracking progress effortless. Whether you're lifting for strength, endurance, or muscle growth, Setrix helps you stay on top of your fitness goals. Key Features: • Easy Set Tracking – Quickly log reps, weight, and time • Rest Timer – Stay efficient with a built-in countdown between sets • Progress Metrics – Visualize strength gains over time • Custom Exercise Lists – Organize workouts to fit your routine • Workout History – Review past sessions, grouped by date Designed for beginners and experienced lifters alike, Setrix keeps your training structured and efficient. Start tracking today and push your limits!

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
Setrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Setrix at 5.0 against Shift's 4.5. Setrix also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Shift's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Setrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Setrix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift has 57 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Shift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Setrix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 11 days, Setrix every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shift versus Setrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftSetrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJazzlab Tech ASVarun Kollipara

Customer experience

Shift

All ratings57 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative13.3%

Setrix

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Setrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setrix free?
Setrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shift or Setrix?
Setrix is rated higher. Shift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Setrix averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Shift or Setrix have ads?
Neither Shift nor Setrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift or Setrix?
Shift ships an update every 11 days, and Setrix every 9 days. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 5, 2026 and Setrix on October 9, 2026.

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