Comparison

Steady vs SetRest

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

Head to head
About

Steady

This app helps you build strength and achieve fitness goals with a minimalist approach to workout planning and tracking. Focus on your progress without distractions, build momentum with a guided progression system, and stay motivated by celebrating your achievements.

Highlights
  • Minimalist workout planner
  • Progress tracking
  • Guided progression system
  • Customizable routines
  • Milestone tracking
  • Privacy-focused (no accounts)
Features
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Steady is a workout tracker and gym log for iPhone and Apple Watch, built for strength training without social feeds, ads, or clutter. Log sets, reps, weight, rest times, and workout history quickly. Track your progress clearly. Use built-in progression tools to keep getting stronger, one workout at a time. Whether you are just starting out or already training seriously, Steady helps you stay focused on the work that matters. WHY PEOPLE USE STEADY • Fast, focused workout logging Log sets, reps, weight, duration, rest times, and optional RPE with a fast custom keyboard built for use during real workouts. • Built for progress Track workout history, personal records, 1RM estimates, trends, muscle activation, and progression recommendations so you always know what to do next. • Apple Watch companion Use Steady on Apple Watch to manage key workout actions from your wrist, follow your rest timer, and keep your workout moving with less phone interaction. • Progress without distractions No social feeds. No likes. No ads. No engagement tricks. Just a clean gym tracker designed to help you train consistently. • Privacy first No accounts required. Your workout data stays on your device and in your private iCloud backups. • Flexible training setup Build your own routines, create custom programs, replace exercises on the fly, save alternatives, repeat past workouts, and adjust targets as your training evolves. • Free core, optional Pro Steady gives you a generous free experience for long-term workout logging, with Pro features available when you want deeper progression and planning tools. FEATURES • Workout tracker and gym log • Fast logging for sets, reps, weight, duration, and rest • Workout history and exercise trends • Personal records and 1RM estimates • Progressive overload and progression guidance • Apple Health and Fitness integration • Apple Watch workout support • Live Activities and Lock Screen controls • Custom routines and training programs • Exercise notes, alternatives, and progression review • Muscle activation, set zones, and custom muscle targets • Offline-friendly, private, and distraction-free Steady is designed for lifters who want a clean workout tracker that helps them stay consistent, track progress, and keep improving without noise. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steady.rocks/privacy

About

SetRest

Features
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Muscle isn't built during the set — it's built between them. SetRest is a no-nonsense workout timer focused on one thing: your rest between sets. No complicated routines, no login. Finish a set, start your rest, and let SetRest handle the rest. Features: • Rest timer between sets — precise countdown with an alert at your set time • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — check your rest without waking the app • Workout timeline — see today's sets at a glance, tap to edit • Slide to start/stop rest — no mis-taps with sweaty hands • Auto new exercise after a long break (optional) • Calendar history — see every day you trained • Haptics & sound alerts • Fully offline, no account. Your data stays on your device. Lift hard, then rest right. SetRest keeps the clock.

Screenshots

Steady4 screens
SetRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetRest at none against Steady's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Steady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. SetRest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Steady versus SetRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteadySetRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRafael Alves ProencaStreet567

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Steady

Subscriptions1
  • All Access14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.90
None

SetRest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steady free?
Steady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetRest free?
SetRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steady or SetRest have ads?
Neither Steady nor SetRest shows ads.

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