Comparison

set vs GymDiary

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

GymDiary

Features
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The workout tracker built for serious lifters. Log every set, rep, and weight. Track progressive overload session by session. Monitor volume across every muscle group. GymDiary gives you the data to train smarter — completely free, forever. —————————————————————————— WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH GYMDIARY —————————————————————————— - EXERCISE LOGGING Log sets, reps, and weight for any exercise. Build a complete record of your entire training history. - PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD TRACKING See your last session's data every time you train. Make deliberate increases to keep building strength over time. - MUSCLE GROUP VOLUME Automatically track weekly training volume for Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, and Arms. Know exactly what you've trained. - STRENGTH ANALYTICS Charts for volume, frequency, and personal records. Understand exactly how your training is progressing over weeks and months. - CUSTOM EXERCISE LIBRARY Add your own exercises with custom muscle group mappings. Your library works the way you train. - FULL WORKOUT HISTORY Every session you've ever logged, always available. Search and filter by date, muscle group, or exercise name. - WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES your data syncs across all platforms. Train anywhere. —————————————————————————— BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE —————————————————————————— Whether you run Push Pull Legs, Upper Lower, a full-body program, or your own custom split — GymDiary adapts to your routine, not the other way around. No templates forced on you. No premium features locked behind a paywall. No ads. Just a clean, fast workout tracker that gets out of your way and lets you lift. Download GymDiary today — it's free. Forever.

Screenshots

set3 screens
GymDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GymDiary at 15.1 against set's 17.6. 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 GymDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersetGymDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJON MICHAEL KOUTSOURAISANALYTICA SOLUTIONS AND CONSULTING LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

set

No in-app purchases

None

GymDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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