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 helps lifters quickly log gym sets, track progress with charts and PRs, and manage workout history. It offers features like rest timers, Apple Watch integration, and optional advanced analytics for a streamlined training experience.

Highlights
  • Fast set logging
  • Workout templates
  • Personal record detection
  • Rest timers and notifications
  • Progress charts
  • Apple Watch logging
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Iron Log is a fast, focused workout tracker for lifters who want to log sets without fighting the app. Start a workout, tap through sets, watch your rest timer, and finish with a clean summary. Iron Log keeps your training history, templates, PRs, charts, and Apple Watch logging in one place. Built for real gym flow: - Log weight, reps, notes, warmups, and completed sets quickly - Reuse workout templates that remember your previous weights - Detect personal records as you train - Use rest timers, Live Activities, and notifications between sets - Review workout history by date - Track progress charts for max weight, volume, and estimated strength - Log body measurements alongside training - Import and export CSV files - Start and log workouts from Apple Watch - Save completed workouts to Apple Health when you choose Your data stays yours. Iron Log stores workout data on your device and can sync through your private iCloud. There is no social feed and no account required. Optional Iron Log Pro features include advanced progress charts, full workout history beyond the last 90 days, CSV import, unlimited custom exercises, training schedule, and alternate app icons. Iron Log is for strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and anyone who wants a clean lifting log that gets out of the way.

Screenshots

Between The Sets4 screens
IronLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IronLog at 17.0 against Between The Sets's 27.0. On price, ads, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Between The Sets versus IronLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetween The SetsIronLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKA ANTERO HEINONENQuinten Sinclair

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
1 purchases

IronLog

One-time1
  • IronLog Pro$9.99

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.

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