Comparison

WL Analysis vs TopSet

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

Head to head
About

WL Analysis

Analyze your weightlifting and powerlifting technique with this video analysis tool. It automatically detects the barbell and provides detailed insights into bar path, velocity, power, and force. Compare videos side-by-side or overlaid, with customizable playback and export options.

Highlights
  • Automatic barbell detection
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Overlay video comparison
  • Bar path visualization by metrics
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Frame-by-frame playback
  • Export kinematic data to CSV
Features
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Easy to use video analysis tool for weightlifting / powerlifting. Provides approximated info about bar path, velocity, power, force and horizontal displacement. Features: - Automatic barbell detection (no need for manual plate selection) - Side by side / overlay video comparison - Bar path color based on velocity / power / force - Adjustable playback speed - Frame by frame playback - Video zoom - Charts, statistics - Export videos with selected overlay - Export kinematic parameters to .csv file - Suitable for all barbell sports: olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, crossfit, etc.

About

TopSet

Track every set of your workouts with a card-based system and automatic rest timers. Visualize your progress with training calendars and detailed logs. Access pre-built plans or create your own with advanced editing tools.

Highlights
  • Card-based set logging
  • Automatic rest timers
  • Workout calendar and logs
  • PR and e1RM tracking
  • Built-in and custom training plans
  • RPE and coefficient calculators
  • Offline recording
Features
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TopSet is a training log built for strength athletes. Log one set at a time, rest on a timer you can see from your lock screen, and watch your PRs and estimated max climb. FOCUS ON EVERY SET • One card per set: enter weight, reps and RPE, then move on • Rest timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island, with overtime • Plate breakdown and barbell view for every target weight • Notes on any set: bar position, cues, how it felt • Your workout stays docked above the tab bar while you browse • Keeps logging offline and syncs when you're back online PROGRAMS THAT WORK • Run proven programs such as 5/3/1, GZCL and Sheiko • Filter the library by goal, level, days per week and length • Copy any program to your library and make it your own • Plan editor with supersets, exercise swaps and per-set targets • Percentage-based sets calculated from your training max SEE YOUR PROGRESS • A summary after every workout, with a card to share • PRs and estimated 1RM (e1RM) update as you train • Strength trends for every lift you track • Training history by day and by session, with weight, reps and RPE • Export everything to CSV — your data stays yours BUILT FOR LIFTERS • kg or lb, with your bar weight and optional competition collars • RPE calculator: weight ↔ e1RM, both ways • DOTS, Wilks and IPF GL calculator, with formula sources • English and Chinese, light and dark mode, large text sizes Browse programs and exercises and use the calculators without an account. Sign up with email or Sign in with Apple to log workouts and build your own plans. Make every set count.

Screenshots

WL Analysis3 screens
TopSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TopSet at 5.0 against WL Analysis's 4.3. TopSet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WL Analysis's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. WL Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TopSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopSet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WL Analysis has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of WL Analysis's written reviews are positive against 100% of TopSet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WL Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, TopSet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WL Analysis versus TopSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWL AnalysisTopSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (46 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol Smolak杰 任

Customer experience

WL Analysis

All ratings46 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative25.0%

TopSet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WL Analysis

One-time1
  • Extra features$8.99
None

TopSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WL Analysis free?
WL Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopSet free?
TopSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WL Analysis or TopSet?
TopSet is rated higher. WL Analysis averages 4.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TopSet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WL Analysis or TopSet have ads?
Neither WL Analysis nor TopSet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WL Analysis or TopSet?
WL Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, and TopSet fortnightly. Most recently, WL Analysis was updated on October 27, 2026 and TopSet on October 24, 2026.

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