Comparison

SetStar vs BellCount

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

Head to head
About

SetStar

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SetStar is a fast and simple workout tracker designed for athletes who want a clean, distraction-free way to log sets, reps, and weight lifted. Whether you’re training for strength, hypertrophy, or general fitness, SetStar helps you stay consistent and improve over time. Features: • Premade workouts • Supersets & circuits • One-tap set logging • Custom exercises and sessions • Weight/rep tracking • Smart Volume tracking (accounts for bodyweight % + added weight in volume calculations) • Automatic workout history • Clean, intuitive UI • Share your workout with friends in 1 tap • 70+ preloaded exercises Built for speed. Designed for athletes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BellCount

This app uses your device's camera to automatically track workout repetitions through motion analysis. It helps you record performance, analyze sessions, and monitor progress for kettlebell sport and repetition-based training.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep counting via camera
  • Workout history and calendar
  • Real-time heart rate monitoring
  • CoachBot session analysis
  • Custom workout modes
  • Progress and performance charts
Features
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STOP COUNTING. START TRAINING. BellCount automatically tracks your repetitions using motion analysis through your device’s camera, allowing you to focus entirely on your workout. Designed for kettlebell sport, functional fitness, and repetition-based training, BellCount helps you record your performance, analyze your sessions, and monitor your progress with ease. FREE FEATURES • Automatic rep counting • Free Mode • Timer Mode • Workout history • Training calendar and session scheduling • Real-time heart rate monitoring • Apple Watch integration • External heart rate sensor support • CoachBot automatic session analysis • iCloud synchronization • Quick video export PRO FEATURES • Custom Mode • Custom workouts with blocks and intervals • Workout templates • Advanced statistics • Progress and performance charts • Advanced video export • Advanced analysis tools BELLCOUNT HELPS YOU: • Automatically track your repetitions • Analyze your performance • Monitor your athletic progress • Organize your training plan • Share your sessions through video Whether you’re just getting started or competing in kettlebell sport, BellCount is designed to help you count every rep and track every improvement. COUNT EVERY REP BellCount PRO Subscriptions Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://bellcount.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SetStar4 screens
BellCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BellCount at weekly against SetStar's every 2 weeks. SetStar's advantage is iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SetStar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BellCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetStar ships an update every 2 weeks, BellCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SetStar versus BellCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetStarBellCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB369 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperObenyx LtdJorge Doblas Aguilar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetStar

Subscriptions2
  • Setstar Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Setstar Premium Yearly7 Days trial$47.991 Year
2 purchases

BellCount

Subscriptions2
  • BellCount PRO$2.991 Month
  • BellCount PRO$22.991 Year

Questions

Is SetStar free?
SetStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BellCount free?
BellCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetStar or BellCount have ads?
Neither SetStar nor BellCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetStar or BellCount?
SetStar ships an update every 2 weeks, and BellCount weekly. Most recently, SetStar was updated on September 14, 2026 and BellCount on July 24, 2026.

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