Comparison

SetSum vs SideRunner

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

Head to head
About

SetSum

Features
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SetSum is an all-in-one shift, payment, and earnings tracker built for actors, models, supporting artistes, and creators. If you’ve ever forgotten a booking, lost track of a payment, or struggled to remember where you wrote something down, SetSum gives you one clear system to manage it all. You always know what’s booked, what’s been worked, and what’s been paid. One place to track all gigs and workdays SetSum gives you a single source of truth for your working life. • Calendar-based view of all work • Clear statuses: Unavailable, Pencilled, Booked/Worked, Paid • No more notes apps, screenshots, or spreadsheets Everything is organised and easy to find. Always know what’s booked, worked, and unpaid See the status of your work at a glance. • What’s pencilled • What’s been worked • What’s still unpaid Pending payments stay visible until money arrives, while payment dates confirm when pay actually landed. Earnings calculated without manual maths SetSum handles calculations so you don’t have to. • Pay rates and working day types • Call and wrap times • Overtime, allowances, and extras • Automatic totals with clear breakdowns No spreadsheets. No mental arithmetic. Clear earnings overview for planning SetSum helps you organise and review your earnings in one place. • Earnings totals over time • Year-by-year views • Calendar year and tax-year style grouping for reference • Gross, expenses, and net figures for reference • Exportable data for your own records This makes it easier to stay organised and prepare information when needed. Built for real industry workflows SetSum reflects how talent actually works. • Pencilled jobs before confirmation • Worked days without immediate payment • Paid status when money arrives • Agencies, projects, and notes per shift It feels natural to use because it matches real working life. Fast logging, not admin overload SetSum respects your time. • Tap a date to log a shift • Tap “+” to log today instantly • Minimal required fields • Optional details when information isn’t confirmed Confidence and peace of mind Stay organised and in control. • No forgotten gigs • No lost payments • No guessing totals • No end-of-year panic We are using a custom Terms of Use (EULA). Read more in our Terms & Conditions https://api.setsum.co.uk/term-condition & Privacy Policy https://api.setsum.co.uk/privacy-policy Important note SetSum provides organisational and estimation tools only. Final pay may vary based on contracts, agreements, and individual circumstances.

About

SideRunner

Features
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SideRunner gives actors a reader whenever they need one. Upload your sides or your script, choose your character, and SideRunner reads the other roles aloud using a selection of voices or create your own. As you perform your lines, SideRunner listens and responds when it’s the other character’s turn. Giving you a reader that reacts to your performance instead of simply playing back prerecorded lines. Rehearse your way Run a scene as many times as you need. Add beats and pauses where the scene needs room to breathe, then concentrate on your performance instead of operating the app. Get ready for your self-tape When it’s time to record, SideRunner reads the other characters while you focus on your performance. Set up your phone, run the scene and record your take, without needing someone else to be available to read. Review and save or review and retake totally within your control. Built by an actor SideRunner was built around a simple idea: a digital reader should behave more like a real one. Listening, waiting and responding to your performance. Whether you’re running a scene or getting a self-tape done, SideRunner gives you a reader based on your needs and on your schedule. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SetSum4 screens
SideRunner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SideRunner at none against SetSum's shown. SideRunner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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. SetSum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SideRunner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetSum ships an update fortnightly, SideRunner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SetSum versus SideRunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetSumSideRunner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSetSum LtdBrent Rodgers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetSum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

SideRunner

Subscriptions2
  • SideRunner Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SideRunner Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SetSum free?
SetSum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SideRunner free?
SideRunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetSum or SideRunner have ads?
SetSum shows ads; SideRunner does not.
Which is updated more often, SetSum or SideRunner?
SetSum ships an update fortnightly, and SideRunner every 4 days. Most recently, SetSum was updated on October 25, 2026 and SideRunner on October 31, 2026.

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