Comparison

Set vs Sprout Wave

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

Head to head
About

Set

Features
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Set-Rest Timer is a simple, customizable interval timer for any timed activity. - Set number of rounds, work time, rest time, and optional preparation time - Shows current phase and countdown with large, readable digits - Plays sound alerts at each transition - Useful for stretching, rehab, circuits, strength training, or similar routines - No ads, no login, no internet required Ready to use on install.

About

Sprout Wave

Features
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Temptation comes in waves. Ride it out. Sprout Wave is a simple Apple Watch utility that helps you resist cravings and impulses using urge surfing β€” a technique from behavioral psychology. The science is simple: most cravings peak and fade within 60–90 seconds if you don't act on them. Sprout Wave gives you exactly what you need in that moment β€” a timer, a breathingΒ guide, and a calming visual β€” so you can ride the wave instead of giving in. HOW IT WORKS 1. Feel a craving. Tap the complication or open the app. 2. Watch the wave rise and fall as you breathe through it. 3. At 90 seconds, check in β€” did the wave pass, or are you still riding? 4. Reflect honestly. No judgment. Just the next step. WHAT SPROUT WAVE HELPS WITH Eating β€’ Smoking β€’ Vaping β€’ Alcohol β€’ Drugs β€’ Gambling β€’ Shopping β€’ Social Media β€’ Gaming β€’ Caffeine β€’ Anger β€’ Pornography β€’ and more FEATURES β€” 90-second animated wave timer that visually mirrors a craving: rises, peaks, and drains away β€” Apple-style breathe in / breathe out guidance with haptic cues β€” Live heart rate monitoring β€” a gentle nudge when your HR spikes during a craving β€” Rotating encouragement messages tailored to your category β€” Compassionate reset β€” no shame if you gave in, just the next step β€” Customizable category list with your own priority order β€” Watch face complication and Smart Stack widget for instant access β€” No account. No subscription. No tracking. Just you and the wave. THE SPROUT PHILOSOPHY Sprout Wave doesn't track streaks or show you charts. It exists for one moment: the moment you feel the pull. Small wins grow big change.

Screenshots

Set2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Set at Free against Sprout Wave's $0.99. Sprout Wave's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Set is free to download; Sprout Wave costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Set versus Sprout Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetSprout Wave
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLari PartanenJason Giraulo

In-app purchases

None

Set

No in-app purchases

None

Sprout Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Set free?
Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprout Wave free?
Sprout Wave costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Set or Sprout Wave have ads?
Neither Set nor Sprout Wave shows ads.

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