Comparison

Dropset vs Strongsplit

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

Head to head
About

Dropset

This app provides a clean and minimal interface for tracking gym workouts. It focuses on essential features for setting up routines and exercises, offering flexibility for various exercise types beyond just sets and reps. The goal is to provide a non-distracting and serious tracking experience for dedicated gym-goers.

Highlights
  • Superset tracking
  • Dropset tracking
  • Custom workouts and exercises
  • Workout notes
  • Community chat
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Flexible tracking options
Features
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Dropset is a clean and minimal tool for tracking your gym workouts, designed to be as non distracting as possible. You won’t find annoying upsells, or unnecessary options. There's simply what you need to set up your workout routine and your exercises and then track them at the gym. Also, it's super flexible. Not just designed for sets and reps but most other common exercises. So you can do things like interval timers, duration timers, distances, or, simply check exercises off of a list. Flexibility, focus and simplicity is what Dropset is all about. A few key features · Superset · Dropsets · Custom workouts and exercises · Workout notes · Community with a live group chat · Flexible scheduling options · Flexible tracking options In short, it's serious tracking for serious gym workouts.

About

Strongsplit

This app helps lifters track gym workouts with precision, focusing on progression and strength gains. It offers optimized logging, advanced set dimensions, and integrates with health tracking for comprehensive fitness management.

Highlights
  • Unlimited workout logging
  • Customizable routines and exercises
  • Advanced set dimensions and intensifiers
  • Rest timers and intelligent suggestions
  • Muscle volume and %1RM tracking
  • Health and activity syncing
  • Workout analytics and trends
Features
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Strongsplit is a precision workout tracker built for lifters who care about progression, not guesswork. Every feature is designed to help you train efficiently, manage fatigue, and make measurable strength gains, session after session. OPTIMIZED WORKOUTS • Unlimited workouts • Create & save your favourite routines • Create custom exercises to match your training style • Optimized UI for rapid, low-friction workout logging • Automatic set adjustments so your session adapts as you train • Rest timers that keep you on pace • Instant access to your previous set • Pinned notes for cues, reminders, and intent • Intelligent weight and rep suggestions • %1RM tracking and percentage-based training • Weekly muscle volume tracking to optimize stimulus and recovery • Customisable auto progression • Data export & imports • Unhinged commentary IOS FEATURES • Live Activities to track workouts in real time • Dynamic Island support so you never lose your session • Apple Watch app with live heart rate and calorie tracking • Full Apple Health sync • Home & lock screen widgets • Shortcut actions ACTIVITY TRACKING • Sync all activities from apps like Strava via Apple Health • Custom training target thresholds • Daily step tracking • Total calories burned • Workout duration and total distance SET DIMENSIONS & INTENSIFIERS • Weight, reps, rest, distance, and time • Rep ranges, %1RM, RPE, and RIR • Drop sets, supersets, pause reps, and negatives • Failure sets, left/right sets, and warm-ups • Automated actions that reduce manual input HEALTH TRACKING • Sleep quality tracking via Apple Watch, Whoop, Ultrahuman, and other Apple Health-connected wearables • Recovery insights using HRV and resting heart rate • Training readiness to guide intensity and volume • Nutrition and calorie tracking • Macro tracking for protein, fats, and carbohydrates ANALYTICS • Historical exercise charts • %1RM bands and in-depth analysis • Lifting trend insights • Weekly best sets • Exercise and routine analysis DETAILS • https://strongsplit.com/ • https://instagram.com/get.strongsplit • https://www.tiktok.com/@strongsplit.app • https://www.reddit.com/r/strongsplit/ • https://x.com/strongsplit • https://strongsplit.userjot.com/ Strongsplit is available via a monthly or yearly subscription plan. The prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. • Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew itself, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the Apple App Store. • If offered, if you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable Your personal data is securely stored on StrongSplit - be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions: Privacy policy: https://strongsplit.com/privacy Terms and conditions: https://strongsplit.com/terms

Screenshots

Dropset4 screens
Strongsplit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dropset at free with in-app purchases against Strongsplit's subscription. Dropset also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dropset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Strongsplit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropset holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dropset's written reviews are positive against 53% of Strongsplit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropset ships an update every 4 days, Strongsplit fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dropset versus Strongsplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropsetStrongsplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (96 ratings) — better4.2 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortyfour ABBenjamin Ng

Customer experience

Dropset

All ratings96 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative9.9%

Strongsplit

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative34.2%

Bugs and requests

Dropset

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when changing equipment type
  • App crashes when modifying weight amounts
  • Account deletion removes all workout logs
  • Social/messaging features non-functional
  • Data import functionality not working
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  • Inconsistent crash frequency during sessions

Requested features

16 requests
  • Apple Watch app/integration
  • Exercise demonstration videos
  • Kilogram (KG) unit support
  • Resistance bands equipment option
  • Multiple instances of same equipment in workout
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  • Apple Health body composition/weight sync
  • Weekly routine organization view
  • Consolidated progress tracking on single screen
  • Ability to log past workouts
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • Nutrition tracking with barcode scanner
  • Social sharing features
  • Weekly routine builder
  • Martial arts workout tracking
  • Goal countdown tracker
  • Better exercise descriptions and images

Strongsplit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dropset

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Yearly plan2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.00
2 purchases

Strongsplit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropset free?
Dropset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strongsplit free?
Strongsplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropset or Strongsplit?
Dropset is rated higher. Dropset averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Strongsplit averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.
Do Dropset or Strongsplit have ads?
Neither Dropset nor Strongsplit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropset or Strongsplit?
Dropset ships an update every 4 days, and Strongsplit fortnightly. Most recently, Dropset was updated on October 15, 2026 and Strongsplit on October 15, 2026.

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