# SetSense vs Muscle Mentor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Muscle Mentor at free with in-app purchases against SetSense's subscription. Muscle Mentor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). SetSense's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SetSense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Muscle Mentor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SetSense against 5.0 for Muscle Mentor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetSense has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SetSense ships an update every 3 weeks, Muscle Mentor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetSense | Muscle Mentor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setsense/id6745805174/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-mentor/id6751476273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Landon Curtis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605508900) | [Evan Courtney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835312681) |

## What reviewers say

### SetSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setsense/id6745805174)

This app offers intelligent strength tracking for lifters, allowing full control over training. It provides personalized periodized programs, detailed set logging, progress visualization, and step tracking integration. Share programs with others and earn achievements for consistency and personal records.

**Highlights:** Personalized periodized programs, Detailed set logging, Progress visualization, Step tracking with HealthKit, Program sharing, Achievements and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $26.99 | per year |


### Muscle Mentor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-mentor/id6751476273)

This app provides personalized AI-driven workout and nutrition plans tailored to your fitness goals and level. It offers smart meal suggestions, macro tracking, and progress monitoring, integrating with Apple Health and smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI workout plans, Strength and hypertrophy focus, Home or gym workout options, Custom calorie and macro targets, AI meal suggestions, Macro tracking, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fitness Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Nutrition Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Fitness Core | $29.99 | per month |
| Nutrition Core | $29.99 | per month |
| Total Elite | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetSense free?

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

### Is Muscle Mentor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SetSense or Muscle Mentor?

SetSense and Muscle Mentor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SetSense or Muscle Mentor have ads?

Neither SetSense nor Muscle Mentor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetSense or Muscle Mentor?

SetSense ships an update every 3 weeks, and Muscle Mentor every 3 days. Most recently, SetSense was updated on October 5, 2026 and Muscle Mentor on October 6, 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.*