Comparison

RepEight vs Setly

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

Head to head
About

RepEight

Features
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RepEight is the gym app built for lifters who care about every rep. Log workouts with weight, reps, and RPE. Track personal records automatically. See when you're ready to train each muscle again. Train with an AI coach that actually knows your history — on iPhone, Apple Watch, and your Lock Screen. Whether you're building muscle, chasing strength PRs, or staying consistent, RepEight gives you serious tracking and intelligent coaching in one app. LOG WORKOUTS LIKE A PRO • Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, rest time, and notes in real time • Previous bests shown on every set so you know what to beat • Built-in rest timer and instant PR alerts when you hit a new best • Start empty, use a saved routine, or follow a structured program • Session summary, full workout history, and incomplete set review 1,300+ EXERCISES WITH DEMO ANIMATIONS Browse 1,300+ strength, cardio, mobility, and bodyweight exercises with animated demonstrations. Search and filter by muscle group. Build custom exercises with RepEight Pro. PERSONAL RECORDS — AUTOMATIC & SEARCHABLE RepEight detects PRs as you train — no manual entry needed. • Track 1RM, max weight, volume PRs, and rep PRs • Searchable PR hub with muscle group and time period filters • Strength curves, exercise-level PR history, and share-ready PR cards RECOVERY INSIGHTS Per-muscle readiness based on your recent volume — with 24h, 48h, and 72h recovery windows. Train hard when you're ready. Back off when you're not. 27 BUILT-IN PROGRAMS Structured plans across Strength, Bodybuilding, Hybrid, Yoga, Cardio, and Mobility — including Push/Pull/Legs, Starting Strength 5×5, HIIT, and more. Save your own routines in folders. KAI, YOUR AI COACH Kai learns how you train — bodybuilding, powerlifting, hybrid, or general fitness — and adapts to your experience level, from beginner to advanced. Chat anytime, get weekly plans, post-workout debriefs, and proactive check-ins. Generate full workouts tailored to your equipment and goals. The AI workout analyzer scores sessions and tracks progressive overload. Quarterly training review with Pro. COMPARE & TRAIN WITH FRIENDS Head-to-head stats for workouts, volume, sets, and duration over 30d, 90d, 1y, or all time. Side-by-side exercise comparisons. Social feed, DMs, group chats, workout sharing, and training badges. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITY Log weight, reps, and sets from your wrist. Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows your current exercise, set count, and rest timer (Pro, iOS 16.2+). PROGRESS & APPLE HEALTH Workout heatmap, training streaks, muscle group breakdown, body heatmap, and weekly summary. Sync with Apple Health — read steps, energy, and sleep; write workouts back to Health. WHY LIFTERS CHOOSE REPEIGHT Serious set logging with RPE and rest timers. Automatic PR detection. Muscle recovery windows. An AI coach that adapts to how you train. 27 programs plus custom routines. Compare stats with friends. Apple Watch and Lock Screen tracking. Share-ready workout and PR cards. Download RepEight and put a strength tracker, PR log, and AI coach in your pocket. RepEight Pro Unlock unlimited AI coach chat and workout generation, advanced analytics, unlimited routines, full PR history, quarterly coach review, Live Activity, and custom exercises. Plan: RepEight Pro Monthly Duration: 1 month, auto-renewing Price: £3.99/month (localized price may vary) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.repeight.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Setly

This app helps you train smarter and lift heavier by tracking your workouts and providing AI-powered weight suggestions. It logs your sets, offers coaching notes, and estimates your one-rep max, adapting to your progress.

Highlights
  • AI weight predictions
  • Workout logging with guided slots
  • Coaching notes after each set
  • 1RM estimates with confidence tracking
  • Progress charts
  • Session history breakdown
Features
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Setly is a smart workout tracker that learns your strength and helps you train with purpose. Log your sets, track your progress, and get AI-powered weight suggestions based on your actual performance. Setly tells you exactly what to lift next, so you never have to guess. FEATURES - Log workouts with guided exercise slots for every training split - AI weight predictions that adapt to your progress - Coaching notes after every set - 1RM estimates with confidence tracking - Bodyweight and strength progress charts - Session history with full set-by-set breakdown - Push, Pull, Legs, Upper/Lower, Full Body splits, and more - Custom rep range overrides per movement type - Exercise how-to guides for proper form Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RepEight4 screens
Setly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Setly at every 4 days against RepEight's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RepEight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Setly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepEight ships an update fortnightly, Setly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RepEight versus Setly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepEightSetly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREPEIGHT STUDIOS LTDAlexander Hage

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RepEight

Subscriptions1
  • RepEight Pro$3.991 Month
2 purchases

Setly

Subscriptions2
  • Setly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Setly Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RepEight free?
RepEight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setly free?
Setly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RepEight or Setly have ads?
Neither RepEight nor Setly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepEight or Setly?
RepEight ships an update fortnightly, and Setly every 4 days. Most recently, RepEight was updated on October 30, 2026 and Setly on October 31, 2026.

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