Comparison

GymRx vs SetSocial

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

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About

GymRx

This app helps serious lifters train smarter by logging exercises, sets, reps, and weight. It offers an AI coach for real-time suggestions, a comprehensive exercise library with videos, and detailed progress tracking to help you hit new personal records.

Highlights
  • Log exercises, sets, reps, weight, and RIR
  • AI coach for real-time weight and rep suggestions
  • 264 exercise library with video demonstrations
  • Automatic personal record detection and analytics
  • Syncs with Apple HealthKit
  • Import from other popular workout apps
  • Offline-first functionality
Features
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GymRx is a powerful workout tracker and gym log built for serious lifters who want to train smarter, track progress, and hit new personal records. Whether you're powerlifting, bodybuilding, or training for strength, GymRx helps you focus on lifting — not typing. LOGGING & WORKOUT TRACKING - Log exercises, sets, reps, weight, and RIR (Reps in Reserve) - Auto-fill previous weight and reps - Automatic 50% and 75% warm-up sets - Cardio & duration-based exercises (running, cycling, planks) - Auto-start rest timer after every set - Live Activity rest timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island APPLE WATCH - Log sets, reps, and weight directly from your wrist - Rest timer with haptic feedback - Live heart rate monitoring during workouts - Full sync with your iPhone — start on one, continue on the other PUSH COACH — YOUR AI SPOTTER - Real-time weight and rep suggestions on every set - Learns from your history and adjusts for fatigue - RIR-aware — respects your target intensity - Works during the workout, not after 264 EXERCISE LIBRARY WITH VIDEO DEMOS - Filter by muscle group, equipment, or movement pattern - Built-in video demonstrations - Create unlimited custom exercises WORKOUT PLANS & SCHEDULING - Build unlimited workout templates - Assign routines to specific days - Start today's workout in two taps PROGRESS, PRs & ANALYTICS - Automatic personal record detection - Strength percentiles - Workout streak and milestone celebrations - 8 customizable chart types - Calendar heatmap - Muscle frequency & movement balance tracking HEALTH & RECOVERY - Syncs with Apple HealthKit — body weight, HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep - Readiness Score — see if you're recovered enough to push hard today - Body weight trend chart with smoothing and time range filters - All health data stays on your device TOOLS - Plate calculator - Home screen widgets - Siri Shortcuts — "Start Push Day" hands-free - Shareable workout cards - 4 color themes plus full dark mode support IMPORT & EXPORT - Import from Strong, Hevy, JEFIT, and FitNotes - Export your full history (CSV or JSON) - Offline-first — full functionality without internet PREMIUM - Full history access - Training blocks - Advanced analytics - 14-day free trial GymRx offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions for premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://app.cascademobile.dev/legal/gymrx/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.cascademobile.dev/legal/gymrx/privacy

About

SetSocial

This app combines a social community with an AI coach to build and adapt personalized workout programs. Track your progress, connect with friends, and receive set-by-set recommendations for smarter training.

Highlights
  • AI-generated adaptive workout programs
  • Social feed for friends' workouts
  • Live gym check-ins and training
  • Direct messaging with friends
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Workout logging with PR tracking
  • GPS tracking for cardio
Features
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Training is better with your people. SetSocial is the workout app that combines a real social community with an AI coach who builds your program and adapts it as you go. TRAIN TOGETHER - Add friends and see their workouts in your feed - Share photo posts and celebrate PRs - Check in at the gym and train live with friends - Message your crew directly - Climb the leaderboard and keep each other accountable MEET ARNOLD, YOUR AI COACH - Ask anything: form tips, exercise swaps, programming questions, or a motivation boost - Get AI-generated workout programs built around your goals - Adaptive coaching that adjusts based on your readiness, recent performance, and progress - Set-by-set recommendations, smart substitutions, and weekly reviews - AI form check on photos and videos (beta) LOG EVERYTHING, FAST - A clean, simple workout logger built for use between sets - Track sets, reps, weight, PRs, volume trends, and streaks - GPS tracking for runs and cardio - Home screen widget to keep your training front and center - Apple Watch support for quick logging CONNECT YOUR WORLD - Sync with Whoop and Oura to bring recovery data into your training - Control your music with Spotify while you lift - Push notifications to keep you on track Whether you're chasing your first pull-up or your next PR, SetSocial makes training smarter and a lot more fun. SETSOCIAL PRO Free to download with core logging, social features, and a limited number of AI coach chats. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited coaching, adaptive programming, advanced analytics, and Arnold macro tracking. Subscription options include monthly and yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be cancelled via Apple's subscriptions menu. Review our Terms of Use at https://setsocial.app/terms for more information.

Screenshots

GymRx4 screens
SetSocial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SetSocial at every 3 days against GymRx's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. GymRx sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SetSocial sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GymRx against 5.0 for SetSocial. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymRx ships an update every 3 weeks, SetSocial every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymRx versus SetSocial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymRxSetSocial
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGarrett CoughlinNeural Labs LLC

Customer experience

GymRx

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SetSocial

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GymRx

Subscriptions4
  • GymRx Premium$3.991 Month
  • Cascade Fitness Bundle$6.991 Month
  • GymRx Premium$39.991 Year
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  • Cascade Fitness Bundle$49.991 Year
2 purchases

SetSocial

Subscriptions2
  • SetSocial Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SetSocial Pro Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is GymRx free?
GymRx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetSocial free?
SetSocial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymRx or SetSocial?
GymRx and SetSocial are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do GymRx or SetSocial have ads?
Neither GymRx nor SetSocial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymRx or SetSocial?
GymRx ships an update every 3 weeks, and SetSocial every 3 days. Most recently, GymRx was updated on November 5, 2026 and SetSocial on November 10, 2026.

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