Between The Sets vs IronLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Between The Sets | IronLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIKA ANTERO HEINONEN | Yana Mishenina |
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
- 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








