Comparison

Between The Sets vs IRONLOG

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

Head to head
About

Between The Sets

Features
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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.

About

IRONLOG

This app is a hardcore accountability tracker designed for individuals committed to discipline. It focuses on tracking streaks without gamified rewards, providing a clear counter that reflects your commitment. The app helps you face the truth about breaking habits with features like intentional reset confirmation and detailed streak history.

Highlights
  • Hold-to-reset with confirmation
  • Calendar view of streaks
  • Badge milestones
  • Intensity modes with push notifications
  • Full streak history
Features
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IRONLOG is a hardcore accountability streak tracker for people who take discipline seriously. No confetti. No participation trophies. Just a counter that doesn't lie. Track how long you've gone without breaking your commitment — and face the truth when you do. CORE FEATURES — Hold-to-reset with confirmation. Resetting takes intent, not an accident. — Calendar view of every day you've held the line. — Badge milestones at 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 days. — Intensity modes with push notifications timed to your danger periods. — Full streak history so you can face what happened, not hide from it. IRONLOG is not for everyone. It's for the ones who already know what they need to stop — and need something that holds them to it. Start your streak. Don't break it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Between The Sets4 screens
IRONLOG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Between The Sets at none against IRONLOG's shown. IRONLOG's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Between The Sets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IRONLOG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Between The Sets ships an update every 3 days, IRONLOG every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Between The Sets versus IRONLOG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetween The SetsIRONLOG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS27.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB44 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMIKA ANTERO HEINONENJonathan Coggin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Between The Sets

Subscriptions3
  • IronLog Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • IronLog Pro 6 Months$12.996 Months
  • IronLog Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
2 purchases

IRONLOG

Subscriptions2
  • IRONLOG Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • IRONLOG Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Between The Sets free?
Between The Sets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IRONLOG free?
IRONLOG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Between The Sets or IRONLOG have ads?
IRONLOG shows ads; Between The Sets does not.
Which is updated more often, Between The Sets or IRONLOG?
Between The Sets ships an update every 3 days, and IRONLOG every 2 days. Most recently, Between The Sets was updated on September 29, 2026 and IRONLOG on September 19, 2026.

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