Comparison

Crusd vs The Plus Set

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

Head to head
About

Crusd

Features
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Crusd is the hybrid training app for runners who lift. Running, strength, and conditioning — planned, tracked, and coached as one block, by an AI that runs entirely on your iPhone. Most apps make you choose: a running app OR a lifting app. Crusd treats them as one training life. Stack a marathon block with a push/pull strength plan, add conditioning, and let one coach balance the load. THREE DISCIPLINES. ONE APP. • Running — 12-week periodized plans for 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, and Marathon, with build, peak, and taper phases. Novice to Advanced. • Strength — Push/Pull splits and supersets with progressive overload. Log weights, track PRs, see your trends. • Conditioning — HIIT and circuit work to build the engine for hybrid fitness races like Hyrox. AN AI COACH THAT RUNS ON YOUR PHONE Hit a new 5K PR? Crusd notices and celebrates it. Drifting into too many skipped rest days? It nudges you back. Every Sunday, a personalized weekly recap. All generated on-device with Apple Intelligence — nothing is sent to a server. KNOW WHEN TO PUSH, KNOW WHEN TO REST Every morning Crusd calculates a 0–100 readiness score from your HRV, resting heart rate, sleep, and recent training load. Five clear zones — Primed, Ready, Fair, Fatigued, Depleted — show exactly where your body stands. No junk metrics. TRAINING THAT ADAPTS TO YOU Woke up depleted? Your coach can swap today's intervals for an easy recovery run — reading your readiness, load, and calendar to make context-aware suggestions. You stay in control: accept, modify, or dismiss. LIFE HAPPENS. SMART BREAKS ADJUST. Sick, injured, or traveling? Pause your plan and Crusd reschedules everything for your return, easing you back gradually instead of jumping to 100%. Race days are never moved. BUILT FOR APPLE • One-tap workout start on Apple Watch via the Workout app • Calendar sync for your planned sessions • HealthKit activity on your dashboard • Private iCloud sync across your devices SEE HOW YOU COMPARE — AGAINST YOURSELF Before each run, see your typical pace and lifetime best at that distance. After, see how today stacked up. Honest comparisons against your own history — not generic prescribed paces. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No cloud AI. No tracking. No ads. No third-party analytics. No backend servers. All AI analysis runs locally on your iPhone; your history syncs only through your private iCloud. Optional Face ID adds another layer. TRAIN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Full localization in 11 languages, with metric and imperial units. FREE FOREVER One active plan, novice running (5K–10K), all strength plans, novice conditioning, workout tracking, readiness score, calendar and Apple Watch sync, streaks, and share cards. CRUSD PRO All running levels and distances (5K–Marathon), multiple active plans, the full AI Coach (celebrations, recaps, warnings), adaptive scheduling, readiness-based adjustments, Smart Breaks, and recovery recommendations. — Subscription — Crusd Pro is $4.99/month or $34.99/year, with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://crusd.io/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://crusd.io/terms.html Crusd is not a medical device and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. Questions? info@crusd.io

About

The Plus Set

This app simplifies tracking your Wendler 5/3/1 workouts, including Boring But Big assistance. It automatically calculates weights, tracks progress, and features a built-in rest timer. Focus on your training with smart progression and flexible customization.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight calculation
  • Plate loading guidance
  • Warmup and working set tracking
  • AMRAP set prompts
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Calendar workout history
Features
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The Plus Set is a clean, focused app for tracking Wendler 5/3/1 workouts with Boring But Big (BBB) assistance work. SIMPLE WORKOUT TRACKING • Automatically calculates weights for each set based on your training maxes • Shows exact plate loading for every weight (no more mental math) • Tracks warmup sets, working sets, and BBB assistance work • Tap to log reps, with special prompts for AMRAP sets SMART PROGRESSION • Calculates estimated 1RM from your AMRAP performance using the Epley formula • Automatically suggests new training maxes after each cycle • Training maxes only go up, never down BUILT-IN REST TIMER • Automatic rest timer starts after each set • Configurable durations for warmup, working sets, and BBB • Choose from 8 different chime sounds • Access timer anytime from the dedicated Timer tab TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Calendar view shows workout history at a glance • Personal records tracked automatically • PR celebrations when you hit new bests • Export your full workout history for backup or analysis FLEXIBLE TRAINING • Choose which exercise to start each session • Change exercises mid-workout if needed • Customize exercise order to match your schedule • Adjustable training max percentage (80-100%) SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync keeps your data backed up • Access your workout history on all your devices NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • One-time purchase, no recurring fees • No ads, no tracking, no accounts required Whether you're new to 5/3/1 or a seasoned lifter, The Plus Set helps you focus on what matters: putting in the work and getting stronger.

Screenshots

Crusd4 screens
The Plus Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Plus Set at none against Crusd's 2. The Plus Set also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Crusd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Plus Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Crusd versus The Plus Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrusdThe Plus Set
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCrusd.ioVishal Agrawal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crusd

Subscriptions2
  • Crusd Pro14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Crusd Pro14 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

The Plus Set

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crusd free?
Crusd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Plus Set free?
The Plus Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crusd or The Plus Set have ads?
Neither Crusd nor The Plus Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crusd or The Plus Set?
Crusd ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Plus Set every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crusd was updated on October 6, 2026 and The Plus Set on October 5, 2026.

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