Cables vs FirstSet Gym Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cables
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Track your workouts, follow your friends, and make progressive overload easier to understand with Cables. Cables is a simple, social gym tracker built for people who want a clean workout log without unnecessary complexity. Log your sets, track personal records, explore your friends’ training, and see progress clearly over time. Here’s what you can do with Cables: ■ Log every set Track exercises, sets, reps, and weight in a focused workout logging interface made for quick updates. ■ Progressive overload Track personal records across your strongest weights with a three-tier PR system, helping you see progress beyond your heaviest weight. ■ Train with your friends Follow friends, view their sessions, browse their exercises and programs, and understand how their training is progressing. ■ Share your progress Cables is built around clear social profiles. Your progress is easy for friends to see, and their progress is easy for you to follow. ■ Copy sets from past workouts Pull weight and reps from previous sessions when logging an exercise. Use the workout history that is most useful, not just the most recent session. ■ Create your routines Build programs and templates so your workouts are organised, repeatable, and easy to start. ■ Customize your exercise library Create and manage your own exercises so your library reflects how you actually train. Cables is for people who want a simple workout tracker, a clean gym log, and a more thoughtful way to track progress with friends.
FirstSet Gym Log
This app simplifies strength training for beginners with guided workouts, easy set logging, and smart weight suggestions. It provides exercise guidance and tracks your progress to help you build confidence in the gym.
- Beginner-friendly workout plans
- Quick set logging
- Smart weight suggestions
- Exercise guidance and videos
- Rest timer with Live Activities
- Progress tracking
- Apple Health integration
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FirstSet makes strength training easier for beginner gym-goers. Follow a clear workout plan, complete each set, log your weight and reps, and track your progress without turning your gym session into a spreadsheet. FirstSet keeps the experience simple so you can focus on learning, improving, and building confidence. BEGINNER-FRIENDLY WORKOUTS Follow a structured strength plan with straightforward exercises, set targets, rep ranges, and rest times. FirstSet helps you know what to do next without overwhelming you with advanced programming. QUICK SET LOGGING Record your weight, reps, and effort in seconds. Your most recent values are ready for the next set, making it easy to stay focused during your workout. SMART WEIGHT SUGGESTIONS FirstSet uses your previous performance to provide conservative suggestions for when to increase, repeat, or reduce a weight. EXERCISE GUIDANCE Review setup instructions, form cues, common mistakes, beginner tips, and helpful form videos before starting an exercise. REST TIMER Automatically begin a rest countdown after completing a set. On supported devices, Live Activities keep your timer visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—even when FirstSet is not open. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your completed workouts, sets, training volume, exercise history, consistency, and recent improvements. View activity for today, yesterday, a selected date, or longer time ranges. APPLE HEALTH Optionally connect Apple Health to display active, resting, and total calorie data alongside your workout progress. ICLOUD SYNC Keep your FirstSet workout data available across supported devices using your private iCloud account. FirstSet is built for people who want a practical, approachable way to get started with strength training—without complicated charts, intimidating terminology, or unnecessary distractions. FirstSet provides general workout guidance and tracking tools and is not a substitute for medical advice or instruction from a qualified fitness professional. Exercise within your abilities and stop if you experience pain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cables at every 2 weeks against FirstSet Gym Log's every 6 weeks. Cables also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cables ships an update every 2 weeks, FirstSet Gym Log every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cables | FirstSet Gym Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Waldon | Cold Harbor Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Cables
No in-app purchases
FirstSet Gym Log
No in-app purchases









