Between The Sets vs IronLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Between The Sets
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Between The Sets is a focused workout log for strength training. Plan routines, log sets quickly, track progressive overload, and review your training history without fighting a cluttered interface. Adaptive guidance can suggest today's targets while letting you choose whether new sets start from the Adaptive Engine, your last workout, the previous set, or routine targets. The app supports rest timers, personal records, routine planning, workout history, progress analytics, Apple Health integration, widgets, Live Activities, and Apple Watch workout support. Built for lifters who want a calm, practical training companion between sets.
IronLog
This app helps lifters track personal records and training progress with a focused logging system. It offers tools like a plate calculator and rest timer, with features for organizing movements and visualizing training trends.
- Log personal records quickly
- Organize and add custom movements
- Celebrate new PRs
- Built-in plate calculator
- Focused rest timer
- Track advanced set types
- View training calendar and trends
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Know what you lifted. See what comes next. Keep workouts and personal records in one focused log without creating an account. Record movements, sets, and reps, then return to your history when it is time to train again. KEEP YOUR SESSION MOVING - Log workouts and personal records - Use the built-in rest timer - Calculate plates for your barbell - Review your training calendar and basic trends - Export your records and manage your history in Settings Core workout logging, history, routines, rest timers, calculators, basic charts, and data export remain available without Pro. Optional IronLog Pro adds advanced analytics through a one-time lifetime purchase. Start with your next workout and build a record you can use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IronLog at none against Between The Sets's 3. IronLog also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27.0). Between The Sets's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. Between The Sets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IronLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
Between The Sets ships an update every 3 days, IronLog every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Between The Sets | IronLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIKA ANTERO HEINONEN | Gustavo Payano Vasquez |
In-app purchases
Between The Sets
- IronLog Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- IronLog Pro 6 Months$12.996 Months
- IronLog Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
IronLog
No in-app purchases
