Trainer vs SetRest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trainer
This app helps you create personalized strength training plans, track your workouts with detailed logging, and analyze your progress. It features a comprehensive exercise library with 3D visuals and tools to help you lift the right weight.
- Personalized training plan creation
- Guided workout tracking
- Extensive exercise library with 3D visuals
- Progress and performance analysis
- Superset and triple set planning
- Barbell and dumbbell calculators
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Trainer brings serious strength training into an app that feels clear, precise, and thoughtfully designed. Create a personal plan or map out the routine you already follow in Trainer. Train at home, in your home gym, or at the gym with more structure and a better feel for your progress. 1.) Train with a plan that fits you • Create a personal training plan built on current training principles around your equipment, available time, and focus • Choose whether you train at home, in a home gym, or at the gym • Decide whether to spread your workouts flexibly across the week or train on fixed days • Focus on upper body, lower body, or a balanced split • If you prefer to plan for yourself, you can also create your sessions manually 2.) Next-generation workout tracking • Guided training takes you through your workout set by set • Log weight, reps, time, and optionally RPE while you train • Trainer can automatically prefill your last used values as suggestions • Start workouts without a template or add exercises on the fly during a session • Plan supersets and triple sets for smoother training flow • Track warm-up sets separately so you start each workout prepared • Live Activities keep you updated on timers, rest periods, and set progress • Built-in barbell and dumbbell calculators help you load the right weight quickly 3.) Find exercises for your setup • Browse a large exercise library for strength training at home and in the gym • High-quality 3D visuals and a customizable 3D coach make every exercise clearer and easier to understand • Trainer shows technique, target muscles, equipment, and past performance for every exercise • Find suitable alternatives based on the equipment you have available • Create your own exercises and add exactly the variations you actually use • Manage workout location and equipment in one place so your plan and exercise choices stay aligned 4.) Analyze your progress and stay motivated • See right from the Home view what is next and how your week looks • See which muscle groups are still recovering from recent workouts • Track streaks, active training time, and your weekly focus • Explore stats for favorite exercises, rep profile, muscle focus, personal bests, and training rhythm • Edit your workout history and keep past sessions fully documented • Trainer Points help you better understand training volume and muscle load TRAINER MEMBERSHIP You can explore Trainer for free. To start real workouts and use all training features, you need a Trainer membership. Pricing, durations, and available options are shown in the App Store. Where available, you can also get to know Trainer through a trial workout or a free trial. APPLE HEALTH APP Trainer integrates with Apple Health. Trainer can save completed strength workouts to Apple Health and can optionally read workout data. Because of that, Trainer may ask for read and write access to your workout data. Health integration is optional and can be changed at any time in iOS Settings. IMPORTANT NOTE Trainer is for general workout planning, motivation, and strength training logging. The content in the app is not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or individual care from physicians, physical therapists, or other medical professionals. Only train if you are physically able to do so. If you have symptoms, injuries, pre-existing conditions, are pregnant, or are unsure, please seek medical advice before training. Trainer Terms - https://www.waldow.app/terms-trainer/ Trainer Privacy Policy - https://www.waldow.app/privacy-trainer/
SetRest
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SetRest — A smart rest timer built for serious lifters. Real progress hides in your rest periods. SetRest is more than a timer — it's a training partner that helps you train smarter. 【Core Features】 ◆ Smart Rest Timer Precisely manage recovery between sets. Custom durations, one-tap start, automatic alerts when time's up. ◆ Live Activity & Dynamic Island See remaining seconds on your lock screen and home screen — no need to keep opening the app. ◆ Strength Training Log Track every set's weight, reps, and sets. Previous values auto-fill so you can build your training history effortlessly. ◆ Cardio Tracking (NEW) Log running, cycling, swimming and more — analyzed together with your strength data. ◆ Training History & Analytics Review training volume, PRs, and muscle group balance over time. Make progress measurable. ◆ Remote Workout with Friends (Signature Feature) Train with friends remotely. See in real time when they're working out — push each other, never train alone. ◆ Leaderboard & Community Weekly volume rankings — see your friends' effort, and let yours be seen. ◆ Diet Self-Check A simple daily food rating, paired with workout data to track your overall condition. ◆ One-Tap Share Share today's workout to social media. Build your streak in public. 【Why SetRest】 - Clean, distraction-free UI built for the gym - Full iOS 17 / Dynamic Island / Live Activity support - Cloud sync across devices - Apple / Google one-tap sign-in Start with SetRest. Make every rest the start of a stronger next set.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetRest at none against Trainer's 2. Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Trainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SetRest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trainer ships an update every 3 days, SetRest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trainer | SetRest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Waldow | CHUN-YANG CHEN |
In-app purchases
Trainer
- Trainer Mitgliedschaft Monatlich$9.991 Month
- Trainer Mitgliedschaft Jährlich7 Days trial$69.991 Year
SetRest
No in-app purchases









