Comparison

set vs Athelyst

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

Head to head
About

set

This strength training app allows users to log workouts with full control. Build custom exercise lists and track sets and reps efficiently. Review your training history on a calendar to maintain consistency.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions
  • Build custom exercise catalog
  • Track sets and reps
  • Organized training history calendar
  • Review past sessions
  • Maintain workout consistency
Features
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setIQ is a fast, flexible strength training log designed for lifters who want full control over their workouts. Log training sessions, build your own exercise catalog, and track sets and reps with minimal friction. Your training history is organized on a calendar, making it easy to review past sessions and stay consistent.

About

Athelyst

Features
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Athelyst offers a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieving your fitness objectives, regardless of your experience level. If you’re new to fitness training, Athelyst provides valuable guidance on how to get started by showing you what to do and how to perform exercises effectively. This comprehensive support is available for free, eliminating the need for additional subscriptions or financial barriers that could deter you from taking the first step. Moreover, if you’ve already embarked on your fitness journey, Athelyst serves as an excellent resource for developing a new training plan, enhancing your performance, and finding renewed motivation. Additionally, it offers structured training sessions that maximize your results. Features: - generate training plans for free with AI or add your own ones manually - descriptions and additional information for each exercise, in addition to rest time and number of reps and sets - save your weights to each exercise - save each training session in the history to see your progress - monthly overview of the days you trained - native alarm for the pause timer with Dynamic Island and lock screen support so you don't miss the next set - all data is saved locally on your device and never gets transferred to any server or third party Give Athelyst a spin and accelerate your gains! If you have questions or feedback, you can reach out via E-Mail to servus@magnus-singer.com

Screenshots

set3 screens
Athelyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: set at 17.6 against Athelyst's 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
set versus Athelyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersetAthelyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJON MICHAEL KOUTSOURAISMagnus Singer

In-app purchases

None

set

No in-app purchases

None

Athelyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is set free?
set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Athelyst free?
Athelyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do set or Athelyst have ads?
Neither set nor Athelyst shows ads.

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