Comparison

Running Log Lite vs SetBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Running Log Lite

Track your running progress without GPS. Log distance, duration, effort, and run type. View trends, graphs, and receive reminders to stay motivated and accountable for your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Log run details (distance, duration, effort)
  • Track run types (cross country, intervals, race)
  • View trends and graphs
  • Receive reminders
  • Add notes and group run details
  • Mark rest days
Features
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Improve your running, motive yourself and see your trends with RUNNING LOG. We created this app to track our running without the need to carry a device (no GPS)! Enter details about your runs, view trends and graphs, receive reminders, stay motivated. This free version is ad-supported. You have the option to remove ads with an in-app purchase, found in Settings. To log a run, double-tap or long-touch any calendar day. Then record: * distance (km/mi) * duration * effort level * type of run (cross country, intervals, race, etc. - choose from 15!) * route name * group runs * rest days * freeform notes Whether you're a pro or a casual runner, RUNNING LOG is an invaluable tool to help you stick to your goals and track your progress. Some benefits of using Running Log: * Make yourself accountable for each day * See changes and improvements over time * Share your success and strategies with others * Better understand trends that may lead to injury * Motivate yourself to improve your fitness

About

SetBuddy

This app analyzes your weightlifting form by breaking down each rep, identifying areas for improvement, and providing a simple scorecard. It aims to offer real-time feedback to help users lift smarter and prevent injuries.

Highlights
  • Rep-by-rep form breakdowns
  • Simple scorecards for improvement
  • Form history tracking
  • AI-powered analysis
  • Workout logging
Features
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We built SetBuddy because we were tired of guessing whether our form was actually good — or just hoping we weren't about to hurt ourselves on that last rep. Record a set, and SetBuddy breaks it down rep by rep — what looked solid, what didn't, and what to actually fix next time. No camera angle guesswork, no "watch this YouTube video and figure it out yourself." Just real feedback on your form. WHAT IT DOES Upload or record any lift. SetBuddy walks through it rep by rep and flags the stuff that matters — range of motion, bar path, the things that quietly turn into injuries if nobody catches them. Then it gives you a simple scorecard so you know exactly what to work on. WHY WE MADE THIS Most people don't have a coach standing next to them checking their form. We wanted SetBuddy to feel like the next best thing — something that actually watches your reps and tells you the truth, not just a rep counter. WHAT YOU GET • Rep-by-rep breakdowns for your major lifts • Straightforward scorecards, no fitness-jargon overload • Your form history, so you can actually see yourself improving • Apex membership if you want more: unlimited checks, full history, no ads We're a small team building this because we actually use it ourselves. Hope it helps you lift a little smarter. Privacy Policy: https://trysetbuddy.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Running Log Lite4 screens
SetBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetBuddy at 5.0 against Running Log Lite's 4.4. SetBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Running Log Lite's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Running Log Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SetBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Log Lite has 498 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Running Log Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of SetBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Log Lite ships an update every 7 months, SetBuddy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Running Log Lite versus SetBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning Log LiteSetBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (498 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings498 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.Nader Fakhry

Customer experience

Running Log Lite

All ratings496 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative11.3%

SetBuddy

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Running Log Lite

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Time of day not recording correctly
  • Weekly mileage calculation issues
  • Data loss after phone resets or updates
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add support for multiple runs per day
  • Improve weekly/monthly summary views
  • Allow editing of route names and locations
  • Integrate with fitness trackers and watches
  • Add more workout types (e.g. tempo, intervals)
Show 3 more
  • Provide better data export and backup options
  • Improve iPad and landscape mode support
  • Increase customization and personalization

SetBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Running Log Lite

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
3 purchases

SetBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Apex Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Apex Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Member$119.99

Questions

Is Running Log Lite free?
Running Log Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetBuddy free?
SetBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Running Log Lite or SetBuddy?
SetBuddy is rated higher. Running Log Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while SetBuddy averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Running Log Lite or SetBuddy have ads?
Both Running Log Lite and SetBuddy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Log Lite or SetBuddy?
Running Log Lite ships an update every 7 months, and SetBuddy every 2 days. Most recently, Running Log Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and SetBuddy on October 9, 2026.

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