Comparison

Gym Sets vs microload

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

Head to head
About

Gym Sets

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Gym Sets is a simple workout tracker for people who want clarity in their training. No distractions. No unnecessary tapping. Walk into the gym, know exactly where to pick up, and log your workout. No workout plans. No feed. No distractions. Just what you actually need. With your training history and calendar, you get a clear overview of your workouts, progress, and personal records. Because without data, you're just guessing. What you'll find in Gym Sets: • Quick workout logging • Training history with a clear calendar • Progress tracking and essential statistics • Personal records (PRs) • Body weight and measurements tracking • Workout sharing All your data is securely stored under your account and available whenever you step into the gym. Gym Sets is built for consistency, not perfection. Less time in the app. More focus on your training. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gym-sets-app.web.app/privacy.html Support: https://www.notion.so/Support-Gym-Sets-2e0560cbd95a80f7b812c7447414ee85?source=copy_link

About

microload

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microload is the gym tracker built for people who take progress seriously. Log every set, let the Progression Engine tell you exactly when to add weight, and watch your lifts climb through a strength ranking system based on your bodyweight ratio — from Unranked all the way to Grandmaster. WORKOUT TRACKING • Fast set logging with warmups, drop sets, and rest timers • Auto rest notifications — get alerted when it's time for your next set • Estimated 1RM tracking and personal records for every lift PROGRESSION ENGINE • Smart weight suggestions based on your actual performance • Microloading support for steady, sustainable gains • Generated training plans you can start instantly STRENGTH RANKS • See where every lift ranks relative to your bodyweight • Climb the tiers and track your all-time bests NUTRITION • Log food fast with a built-in barcode scanner • Track calories and macros against your goals MORE • Bodyweight tracking with charts • Achievements, friends, and head-to-head battles microload Pro unlocks an ad-free experience, unlimited barcode scans, instant training plans, and the full Progression Engine. Subscriptions renew automatically. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.

Screenshots

Gym Sets4 screens
microload4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Sets at none against microload's shown. microload's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gym Sets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and microload sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Sets ships an update every 9 days, microload every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Gym Sets versus microload: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Setsmicroload
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KaplanHarisman Jeyakanthan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Sets

Subscriptions2
  • Gym Sets Premium$2.991 Month
  • Gym Sets Premium$22.991 Year
2 purchases

microload

Subscriptions2
  • microload Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • microload Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Gym Sets free?
Gym Sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is microload free?
microload is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Sets or microload have ads?
microload shows ads; Gym Sets does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Sets or microload?
Gym Sets ships an update every 9 days, and microload every 4 days. Most recently, Gym Sets was updated on September 19, 2026 and microload on September 12, 2026.

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