# Dropset vs VARIS

The clearest difference is rating: VARIS at 5.0 against Dropset's 4.4. VARIS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Dropset's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (96 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VARIS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VARIS 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 3, 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 VARIS's.

Dropset ships an update every 4 days, VARIS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropset | VARIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropset-gym-tracker/id6444746146/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varis-strength-training-log/id6791724280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortyfour AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/452146266) | [MATHEW ALEMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791724282) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropset-gym-tracker/id6444746146)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist UI design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📊 Comprehensive exercise library
- ⏱️ Built-in rest timer and interval tracking
- 📈 Detailed progress tracking and charts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model (not one-time purchase)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⌚ No Apple Watch support
- 📚 Missing some exercise variations
- 🔐 Account deletion data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app/integration
- Exercise demonstration videos
- Kilogram (KG) unit support
- Resistance bands equipment option
- Multiple instances of same equipment in workout


### VARIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varis-strength-training-log/id6791724280)

Log your weightlifting sets with detailed metrics like weight, reps, and RPE. Features RPE-aware autoregulation for honest progressive overload and allows building custom workouts and programs. Share progress visually.

**Highlights:** Log weight, reps, and RPE per set, RPE-aware autoregulation, Build custom workouts and programs, Track personal records and volume, Share progress cards, Curated program library

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropset free?

Dropset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VARIS free?

VARIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dropset or VARIS?

VARIS is rated higher. Dropset averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while VARIS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dropset or VARIS have ads?

Neither Dropset nor VARIS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropset or VARIS?

Dropset ships an update every 4 days, and VARIS every 2 months. Most recently, Dropset was updated on November 3, 2026 and VARIS on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*