Comparison

Setbook vs Ridge

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

Head to head
About

Setbook

Features
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Setbook is a super simple lifting tracker! You can use it to: - Manage a library of custom exercises - Record sets of your exercises as you complete them

About

Ridge

Features
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Ridge is a workout tracker built for lifters who want to get stronger without the clutter. No complicated programs. No social feeds. No endless stats you'll never use. Just you, your weights, and the data that actually matters. **WHAT MAKES RIDGE DIFFERENT** Built for the way you actually train: - Start a workout in one tap - Log sets with a clean, minimal interface - Smart rest timer that knows your exercise type - Personal records detected and celebrated automatically Your data stays yours: - Everything stored on your device - No account required - Syncs with Apple Health **FEATURES** Workout logging - Quick set logging with weight and reps - Warmup and working set distinction - Exercise notes and history - Drag and drop exercise reordering - Undo exercise removal Rest timer - Auto-starts after completing a set - Duration based on exercise category (compound vs isolation) - Extend or reduce on the fly - Haptic feedback at 30s and 10s warnings Personal records - Automatic PR detection - Celebration toasts when you hit a new record - Historical PR tracking per exercise Exercise library - 150+ exercises with form instructions - Search and filter by muscle group - All major muscle groups covered Health integration - Writes workouts to Apple Health - Reads sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate - See your recovery metrics before training **PRO FEATURES (14-DAY FREE TRIAL)** Try everything free for 14 days, then $2.99/month or $24.99/year: - Workout templates: save and start from your favorite routines - AI workout feedback and analysis - Smart progression suggestions - Unlimited workout history - Apple Health sync **FOUNDING MEMBER** Be an early supporter with our limited lifetime deal ($34.99). Get all Pro features forever, plus a Founding Member badge. Limited availability. **DESIGNED FOR FOCUS** Dark mode only. No distractions. The interface gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters: your training. Ridge is built by someone who actually lifts. Every feature exists because it solves a real problem in the gym. Questions? Reach out at support@useridge.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Setbook4 screens
Ridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Setbook at none against Ridge's 3. Setbook also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ridge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Setbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Setbook versus Ridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetbookRidge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan MarshallMiguel San Roman Vesperinas

In-app purchases

None

Setbook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ridge

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Founding Member$34.99

Questions

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

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