Comparison

SyncSet vs TrainClear

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

Head to head
About

SyncSet

This app helps personal trainers create custom workout plans, assign them to clients, and track progress. It facilitates direct communication and integrates with health data for a streamlined coaching experience.

Highlights
  • Build custom workout programs
  • Assign programs to clients
  • Track workout completion
  • Direct client messaging
  • Integrate with Apple Health
  • Client progress tracking
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SyncSet is the simplest way for personal trainers to program workouts and manage clients. All from one app. Build custom programs with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods. Assign them to clients with one tap. Track who's completing their workouts and who needs a check-in. Message clients directly with automatic insights and changes from their feedback. FOR TRAINERS: - Build structured workout programs with a clean drag-and-drop editor (or paste your own texts & let the app parse through it!) - Organize exercises by day with sets, reps, weight, and rest - Assign programs to individual clients instantly - See real-time compliance — know who trained and who skipped - Message clients with built-in chat (no more texting from your personal phone) - View client health data (steps, weight, heart rate, and sleep) synced from Apple Health or Health Connect - 14-day free trial, then one simple subscription according to your client base FOR CLIENTS: - View your assigned workout program at a glance - Log sets as you train, with detailed overviews and guides. Unsure? Ask a question and get direct answers on movement tips. - Track your progress over time - Message your trainer directly in the app - Completely free! No subscription required for clients joining their trainer's team SyncSet connects to Apple Health (iOS) to display steps, weight, heart rate, and sleep data. This data is read-only and never shared with third parties or used for advertising. Whether you train 2 clients or 25, SyncSet keeps your coaching organized and professional. Main Website: https://syncsetapp.com Privacy Policy: https://syncsetapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://syncsetapp.com/terms

About

TrainClear

Easily import workout routines from screenshots or text, or generate custom workouts based on your equipment and goals. Track your progress, save favorite routines, and plan your training week.

Highlights
  • Import workouts from images or text
  • Generate custom workouts
  • Track sets, rounds, and rest times
  • Save and edit favorite routines
  • Schedule training days
  • Browse benchmark WODs
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TrainClear turns workout screenshots, gym-board photos, and pasted routines into structured workouts you can actually run. Import a workout in seconds Take a photo, choose an existing image, or paste workout text. TrainClear organizes the routine into a clear, usable workout while preserving the original structure. Build a workout for your day Not sure what to train? Choose your available equipment, time, and training focus, and TrainClear can create a workout that fits. Run workouts without the clutter Follow sets, rounds, rests, AMRAPs, EMOMs, and timed movements in one place. Built-in workout timers and completion tracking help you stay focused on training. Save workouts you’ll reuse Keep favorite routines, edit them, schedule recurring training days, and return to them whenever you need them. Browse benchmark WODs Explore classic benchmark workouts, review the prescription, and launch or save an editable version. Plan your training week See scheduled workouts at a glance and start the right session on the right day without turning your training plan into another complicated calendar. TrainClear includes a free plan with limited monthly imports and access to selected workouts. TrainClear Premium unlocks unlimited imports, the full WOD library, and personalized workout generation. TrainClear is a workout organization and training tool. It does not provide medical advice. Always train within your abilities and consult a qualified professional when appropriate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SyncSet4 screens
TrainClear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyncSet at none against TrainClear's 1. TrainClear's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TrainClear sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. SyncSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SyncSet against 5.0 for TrainClear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncSet ships an update fortnightly, TrainClear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SyncSet versus TrainClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncSetTrainClear
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryce DempseyMICHAEL GLENN EDDINS

Customer experience

SyncSet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TrainClear

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SyncSet

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TrainClear

Subscriptions1
  • TrainClear Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is SyncSet free?
SyncSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainClear free?
TrainClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SyncSet or TrainClear?
SyncSet and TrainClear are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SyncSet or TrainClear have ads?
Neither SyncSet nor TrainClear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncSet or TrainClear?
SyncSet ships an update fortnightly, and TrainClear every 2 weeks. Most recently, SyncSet was updated on September 30, 2026 and TrainClear on October 9, 2026.

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