Comparison

The Progressive Overload App vs SetMark

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

Head to head
About

The Progressive Overload App

Features
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Build muscle smarter with AI-powered progressive overload. The Progressive Overload app helps you grow muscle by turning your workout performance into your next training plan. Log the sets you actually complete, and the app automatically creates intelligent progressive overload targets for upcoming workouts so you can keep pushing forward with purpose. Instead of guessing when to add reps or increase weight, you get a clear path for progression based on your real performance in the gym. That means more consistency, better structure, and a training system designed around muscle growth.

About

SetMark

Features
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Stop guessing your next weight. SetMark tracks every set you log and tells you exactly what to lift next — no spreadsheets, no math, no forgetting where you left off. Built for lifters who are serious about progressive overload, SetMark uses double-progression logic to automatically calculate your next working weight and rep target based on your actual performance. When your progress stalls, SetMark catches it and applies a smart deload automatically — so you keep making gains without guessing when to back off. **Features:** • Automatic progressive overload calculations for every exercise • Smart stall detection with automatic deload weeks • Planned mesocycle deloads to keep your training sustainable • Custom workout splits with full weekday scheduling • Mid-workout exercise substitution that tracks its own progression history • A catalog of 100+ exercises across barbell, dumbbell, machine, and bodyweight movements • Simple, distraction-free set logging — built for the gym, not the couch • 100% local storage — your data stays on your device, always Whether you're following a push/pull/legs split, an upper/lower routine, or a fully custom program, SetMark adapts to how you train and keeps your progression on track week after week. SetMark offers a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. After your trial, core logging and progression stay free forever — upgrading unlocks Progress analytics, multiple saved splits, and mid-workout exercise substitution. Privacy Policy: https://kaicanubida-design.github.io/setmark-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Progressive Overload App4 screens
SetMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Progressive Overload App at none against SetMark's 2. The Progressive Overload App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SetMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Progressive Overload App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
The Progressive Overload App versus SetMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Progressive Overload AppSetMark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo WernarsKainalu Canubida

In-app purchases

None

The Progressive Overload App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SetMark

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is The Progressive Overload App free?
The Progressive Overload App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetMark free?
SetMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Progressive Overload App or SetMark have ads?
Neither The Progressive Overload App nor SetMark shows ads.

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