Comparison

Dropset vs Workd

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

Workd

Effortlessly log workouts with AI-powered import and a fun mascot. Track progress with smart insights and visualize your gains. Stay motivated with streaks and live activity updates.

Highlights
  • AI workout import
  • Custom routine builder
  • Smart set/rep logging
  • Progress insights and charts
  • Accountability mascot
  • Live Activities integration
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Workd combines powerful AI automation with a clean design and a playful accountability mascot, Dumbo, who keeps you on track and celebrates your streaks. Whether you’re lifting heavy, following influencer programs, or creating your own, Workd makes logging effortless and motivating. KEY FEATURES AI Workout Import – Instantly convert workout screenshots, social media posts, or URLs into structured, trackable routines. Custom Routine Builder – Create and edit workouts from a rich exercise library, or add your own moves. Organize into supersets, circuits, or personalized splits. Smart Tracking – Log sets, reps, and weights quickly with an uncluttered interface. Focus on lifting, not note-taking. Progress Insights – Visualize strength gains, volume trends, and personal bests with detailed charts. Accountability Mascot – Meet Dumbo, your workout buddy. He cheers you on, tracks streaks, and keeps you consistent. Live Activities & Dynamic Island – View timers and workout stats directly from your Lock Screen. iCloud Sync – Securely back up and sync your workouts across all your Apple devices. Workout History – Review past sessions, notes, and milestones to track long-term growth. Workd Pro – Unlock unlimited AI imports, advanced analytics, and exclusive features for serious progress. Why Workd? Because fitness should be smart, fun, and effortless. With Workd, you can finally stop wasting time entering data and start focusing on getting stronger. Terms of Use (EULA): This app is licensed under Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). For the complete EULA terms, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dropset4 screens
Workd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Workd at 5.0 against Dropset's 4.4. Workd also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Dropset's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. Dropset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Workd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropset has 96 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dropset's written reviews are positive against 100% of Workd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropset ships an update every 4 days, Workd every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dropset versus Workd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropsetWorkd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (96 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortyfour ABLiam Karol Mathers

Customer experience

Dropset

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

Workd

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Workd

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
3 purchases

Workd

Subscriptions2
  • Workd Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Workd Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Workd Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Dropset free?
Dropset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workd free?
Workd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropset or Workd?
Workd is rated higher. Dropset averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Workd averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Dropset or Workd have ads?
Neither Dropset nor Workd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropset or Workd?
Dropset ships an update every 4 days, and Workd every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dropset was updated on September 14, 2026 and Workd on August 1, 2026.

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