Comparison

SetDeck vs Ownus

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

Head to head
About

SetDeck

This fitness companion app helps you structure and track your workouts, hydration, and energy goals, providing a clear and measurable path to improving your fitness. With features like customizable routines, set-by-set tracking, and trend analysis, you can stay on top of your progress and build strength over time.

Features
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SetDeck: Plan the week. Log every set. Watch the numbers climb. SetDeck is a strength training companion for people who want structure without friction. Build a weekly routine, work through it set by set, and let SetDeck keep the history, the stats, and the streaks. Then check in on hydration and calories with a swipe, right alongside your training. BUILD YOUR WEEK Plan up to seven training days, each with its own ordered list of exercises. Add notes, equipment, and a reference video to any exercise. Type an exercise name and SetDeck can suggest the muscle groups it works, entirely on device. TRAIN SET BY SET Every exercise holds the sets you plan to do: reps and weight, as many as possible, timed, or freeform. As you train, log what you actually did, add an RPE if you want, and swipe on to the next card. Start a strength workout and a Live Activity keeps the elapsed time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. SEE REAL PROGRESS SetDeck records a history entry every time you finish a set. The Stats tab turns that history into volume trends, personal records, a muscle heatmap, balance analysis, and intensity breakdowns so you can see what is working and what needs attention. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges for consistency, volume, variety, strength milestones, and a fully built routine. Hit a plate milestone or a month-long streak and SetDeck celebrates with you. HYDRATION AND ENERGY Log water and calories with a swipe, and see today's totals against your goals. Everything is written to Apple Health, and Home Screen widgets show hydration and energy at a glance. APPLE WATCH See today's routine on your wrist, log sets as you finish them, and follow a guided rest timer between sets. Start or stop a workout from the Watch, and keep today's session on your watch face with a complication. WORKS WITH YOUR IPHONE - Ask Siri "What's my workout today?" or start a workout hands-free - Start and stop workouts from Control Center - Find any exercise from Spotlight - Sync privately across your devices with iCloud - Available in English, Spanish, French (Canada), and Japanese PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your training data lives in your private iCloud database and in Apple Health. There are no accounts, no ads, and no tracking. Download SetDeck and take control of your training, one set at a time.

About

Ownus

This app allows lifters to meticulously log every set, rep, weight, and personal record in a fast, clean interface. It prioritizes on-device data storage with secure iCloud backup, offering full functionality for the first 10 sessions before a one-time purchase. Your training history is yours to keep and export.

Highlights
  • Log workouts set by set
  • Track exercises, weights, reps, and PRs
  • Build a trusted training history
  • Review progress with clear data
  • On-device data storage with iCloud backup
  • Export training history to CSV, JSON, Markdown
  • No account required
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Ownus is a strength-training tracker for lifters who want to own their tools, not rent them. Log every set, rep, weight, PR, and training note in a clean, fast app built for real lifting. Ownus keeps your training history on-device first on your iPhone, with secure iCloud backup, no Ownus account, no tracking, and exports whenever you want them. One payment. Yours forever. No subscriptions, no tiers, no ads, no data sales. A workout tracker should help you train, not become another monthly bill. What you can do with Ownus: • Log workouts quickly, set by set • Track exercises, weights, reps, notes, and personal records • Build a training history you can actually trust • Review progress without fighting cluttered charts or social feeds • Keep your data on-device first, backed up securely with iCloud • Export your training history to CSV, JSON, or Markdown • Use the app without creating an Ownus account • Train through your first 10 sessions free, with every feature unlocked Ownus is built for lifters who care about the long game. Your log matters because your training compounds over months and years. The app should respect that. No fake free trial. No surprise renewal. No "Pro" paywall waiting behind the features you need. Try the full app for your first 10 training sessions, no card up front. If Ownus fits your training, buy it once and keep it. Ownus is for serious lifters. Built to be owned.

Screenshots

SetDeck4 screens
Ownus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetDeck at none against Ownus's 1. Ownus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ownus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetDeck ships an update every 11 days, Ownus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SetDeck versus Ownus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetDeckOwnus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas MolargikOwnus Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

SetDeck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ownus

One-time1
  • Ownus Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SetDeck free?
SetDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ownus free?
Ownus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetDeck or Ownus have ads?
Neither SetDeck nor Ownus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetDeck or Ownus?
SetDeck ships an update every 11 days, and Ownus every 2 weeks. Most recently, SetDeck was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ownus on October 31, 2026.

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