Comparison

SWT vs SetWorkouts

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

Head to head
About

SWT

Features
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A workout tracker built for lifters. No accounts. No ads. No noise. Just a clean, focused way to log sets, track progress, and stay in the flow. Designed to stay out of your way A calm interface. Bold type. Large numbers you can read mid-set. One exercise at a time—so you can focus on the lift. Routines that fit how you train Create training days, plan rest, add notes, and set targets. Supports supersets, AMRAP, and flexible scheduling. Progress, made effortless Log weight and reps for every set. See your last session at a glance for progressive overload. Review your history, weekly volume, streak, and total workouts. Share in seconds Export routines as QR codes. Import from QR codes or files. Start faster with premade programs. Apple Watch support Control your workout from your wrist. Synced rest timer with animated countdown. Adjust sets, weight, and reps—no phone required. HealthKit logging and a watch face complication included. Built for real life Pause anytime. Resume exactly where you left off. Rest timers with optional auto-start. Offline. Free. Yours. Everything stays on your device. No servers. No tracking. No subscriptions.

About

SetWorkouts

This app provides guided instructions for each exercise in your fitness routine. It helps users follow along with their workouts, ensuring proper form and execution. Designed for ease of use, it supports both iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Guided exercise instructions
  • Workout guidance
  • iPhone support
  • Apple Watch integration
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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SetWorkouts makes it easy to plan and complete your workouts

Screenshots

SWT4 screens
SetWorkouts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetWorkouts at none against SWT's 3. SWT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. SWT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SetWorkouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SWT against 5.0 for SetWorkouts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWT ships an update every 5 days, SetWorkouts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SWT versus SetWorkouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWTSetWorkouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BartJustin McGee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SWT

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

SetWorkouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWT free?
SWT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetWorkouts free?
SetWorkouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWT or SetWorkouts?
SWT and SetWorkouts are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SWT or SetWorkouts have ads?
Neither SWT nor SetWorkouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWT or SetWorkouts?
SWT ships an update every 5 days, and SetWorkouts every 3 days. Most recently, SWT was updated on October 25, 2026 and SetWorkouts on October 16, 2026.

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