Comparison

The Plus Set vs Balance Hold

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

Head to head
About

The Plus Set

This app simplifies tracking your Wendler 5/3/1 workouts, including Boring But Big assistance. It automatically calculates weights, tracks progress, and features a built-in rest timer. Focus on your training with smart progression and flexible customization.

Highlights
  • Automatic weight calculation
  • Plate loading guidance
  • Warmup and working set tracking
  • AMRAP set prompts
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
  • Built-in rest timer
  • Calendar workout history
Features
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The Plus Set is a clean, focused app for tracking Wendler 5/3/1 workouts with Boring But Big (BBB) assistance work. SIMPLE WORKOUT TRACKING • Automatically calculates weights for each set based on your training maxes • Shows exact plate loading for every weight (no more mental math) • Tracks warmup sets, working sets, and BBB assistance work • Tap to log reps, with special prompts for AMRAP sets SMART PROGRESSION • Calculates estimated 1RM from your AMRAP performance using the Epley formula • Automatically suggests new training maxes after each cycle • Training maxes only go up, never down BUILT-IN REST TIMER • Automatic rest timer starts after each set • Configurable durations for warmup, working sets, and BBB • Choose from 8 different chime sounds • Access timer anytime from the dedicated Timer tab TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Calendar view shows workout history at a glance • Personal records tracked automatically • PR celebrations when you hit new bests • Export your full workout history for backup or analysis FLEXIBLE TRAINING • Choose which exercise to start each session • Change exercises mid-workout if needed • Customize exercise order to match your schedule • Adjustable training max percentage (80-100%) SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync keeps your data backed up • Access your workout history on all your devices NO SUBSCRIPTIONS • One-time purchase, no recurring fees • No ads, no tracking, no accounts required Whether you're new to 5/3/1 or a seasoned lifter, The Plus Set helps you focus on what matters: putting in the work and getting stronger.

About

Balance Hold

This app uses your phone's gyroscope to measure how steady your posture is. It offers various challenges like one-foot standing or balancing with eyes closed, allowing you to track your core stability and progress over time.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-based balance testing
  • One-foot standing challenge
  • Head balance challenge
  • Eyes closed balance test
  • Adjustable time limits (10, 30, 60 seconds)
  • Progress tracking and sway records
Features
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Hold your phone steady and test your balance. Balance Hold uses the gyroscope to detect small tilts and records how steadily you can keep your posture within the time limit. Try different challenge styles such as one-foot standing, head balance, and eyes closed to check your core stability. Choose 10, 30, or 60 seconds, review your rank and sway records, and track your progress over time. Make balance training a simple daily habit.

Screenshots

The Plus Set4 screens
Balance Hold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Plus Set at 5.0 against Balance Hold's 4.0. The Plus Set also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Plus Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, Balance Hold every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
The Plus Set versus Balance Hold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Plus SetBalance Hold
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVishal AgrawalBYNET

Customer experience

The Plus Set

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Balance Hold

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Plus Set

No in-app purchases

None

Balance Hold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Plus Set free?
The Plus Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balance Hold free?
Balance Hold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Plus Set or Balance Hold?
The Plus Set is rated higher. The Plus Set averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Balance Hold averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Plus Set or Balance Hold have ads?
Balance Hold shows ads; The Plus Set does not.
Which is updated more often, The Plus Set or Balance Hold?
The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, and Balance Hold every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Plus Set was updated on October 24, 2026 and Balance Hold on October 24, 2026.

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