Comparison

The Plus Set vs Spotter

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

Spotter

Features
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Hi, I'm an independent developer, and I built Spotter because I wanted a strength tracker that's fast, private, and actually feels like it belongs on iPhone. No account to make. No ads. No one watching what you do. Just you and your training. Build a workout once, then start it with a tap. Log every set with one hand, keep an eye on your rest timer right from the Lock Screen, and finish to a little celebration of what you just lifted. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • It's genuinely private. Your workouts and history stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud. I never see your data. • It's made for the gym floor. Big, one handed controls, instant logging, and a rest timer with haptics. • It feels like progress. Personal records pop the moment you hit them, plus a weekly goal ring, streaks, trend charts, and badges to earn. TRACK EVERY LIFT • 100+ exercises you can browse by muscle, equipment, or type • Reps and weight, or timed holds for planks, carries, and conditioning • Machine settings and notes for each exercise • A "last time" reminder, so you always know what to beat STAY MOTIVATED • Personal records called out the moment you set them • A weekly workout goal with a streak that doesn't punish your rest days • Achievement badges for your milestones • A year long activity heatmap, and trend graphs for each exercise (top set, estimated 1RM, total volume) EVERYWHERE YOU TRAIN • An Apple Watch app, so you can log sets from your wrist • A Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you can skip or add rest without opening the app • Home Screen widgets for your next workout and recent activity • Start a workout from Control Center, the Action button, Siri, or Spotlight WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH • Saves your finished workouts to Apple Health (type, duration, energy, volume) • Can read your body metrics to personalize things, and shows you exactly what it uses Think of it as the piece Apple Fitness leaves out: structured strength training, done properly. SMART, AND ON YOUR DEVICE (on supported iPhones) On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, Spotter can put together a workout for your goals and reshape it for the day when you're short on time or low on energy. It all happens on your device, never on a server. FAIR, SIMPLE PRICING Spotter is free with two custom workouts and unlimited logging, so you can properly try it before you buy. If you want more, go Pro to unlock unlimited workouts: a low monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase if you'd rather pay once and own it forever. Either way it keeps Spotter independent, private, and ad-free. Thanks for giving it a try. If something could be better, I would genuinely love to hear about it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spotter.jimmyverburgt.com/privacy

Screenshots

The Plus Set4 screens
Spotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Plus Set at none against Spotter's 2. The Plus Set also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Spotter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. Spotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Plus Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, Spotter weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Plus Set versus Spotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Plus SetSpotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVishal AgrawalJimmy Verburgt

In-app purchases

None

The Plus Set

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spotter

Subscriptions1
  • Spotter Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Spotter Pro - Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is The Plus Set free?
The Plus Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spotter free?
Spotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Plus Set or Spotter have ads?
Neither The Plus Set nor Spotter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Plus Set or Spotter?
The Plus Set ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spotter weekly. Most recently, The Plus Set was updated on November 5, 2026 and Spotter on November 5, 2026.

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