Comparison

Between The Sets vs IronLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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.

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IronLog

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Stop losing your workout plans in chats, notes, and screenshots. IronLog keeps all your training programs in one place. Open the app and your workout for today is already on screen, matched to the day of the week. No searching, no scrolling. SMART REST TIMER Every exercise has its own custom rest timer. Hit the button, rest, get notified when it's time for your next set. Works on the lock screen and in the background. WEIGHT DIARY Track your working weight for every exercise. See your progress over time. Are you lifting heavier or dropping? Every entry is dated and stored. AI PROGRAM IMPORT Don't want to build a program manually? Copy our built-in AI prompt, paste it into any AI assistant, get a JSON back, and import it in one tap. Your entire training plan, ready in seconds. FULL CUSTOMIZATION Create programs from scratch or edit every detail: exercises, sets, reps, rest time, muscle groups, weekly schedule, recovery intervals. It's your program, make it yours. 13 PREMIUM THEMES From minimal to cinematic. Gold sparkles, forge embers, matrix rain, neon glow, cherry blossoms. Unlock themes by supporting the developer. BUILT FOR LIFTERS Auto-detects your training day based on the day of the week Custom rest timer per exercise with background notifications Weight log diary with progress tracking AI-powered program import 13 visual themes with particle effects Full program editor: exercises, groups, schedule, recovery Import and export workout programs Ukrainian and English interface No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. Built by a lifter who got tired of scattered workout notes. IronLog is the app I wished I had.

Screenshots

Between The Sets4 screens
IronLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Between The Sets at 3 against IronLog's 1. IronLog's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Between The Sets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IronLog sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 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 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Between The Sets versus IronLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetween The SetsIronLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size144 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKA ANTERO HEINONENYana Mishenina

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
6 purchases

IronLog

One-time6
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
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  • Big Tip$4.99
  • Huge Tip$9.99
  • Mega Tip$19.99

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?
Neither Between The Sets nor IronLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Between The Sets or IronLog?
Between The Sets ships an update every 3 days, and IronLog every 5 days. Most recently, Between The Sets was updated on September 29, 2026 and IronLog on September 9, 2026.

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