# SetGo vs StartIQ

The clearest difference is device support: SetGo at 3 against StartIQ's 1. SetGo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SetGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StartIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SetGo against 5.0 for StartIQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SetGo ships an update every 3 days, StartIQ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetGo | StartIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setgo-hiit-and-workout-timer/id6759989832/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startiq/id6761866376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohamed Yassine Chakour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882135205) | [Chris Younghoon Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891853247) |

## What reviewers say

### SetGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setgo-hiit-and-workout-timer/id6759989832)

This app provides a customizable interval timer and workout journal to help you track your fitness goals. Set work and rest times, log reps and time-based achievements, and view your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Workout journal with daily goals, Rep counter, Customizable exercises, HIIT and Tabata modes, Home screen widget, Workout history calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### StartIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startiq/id6761866376)

Analyze your sprint block starts with on-device body pose estimation. Import a video to receive instant biomechanical feedback on your set position, first push, and drive phase. Get detailed joint angle measurements and coaching cues to improve your performance.

**Highlights:** On-device body pose estimation, Biomechanical feedback on sprint starts, Joint angle measurements, Coaching cues and drill recommendations, Comparison to elite sprinters, Private data analysis on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StartIQ Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StartIQ Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetGo free?

SetGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StartIQ free?

StartIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SetGo or StartIQ?

SetGo and StartIQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SetGo or StartIQ have ads?

Neither SetGo nor StartIQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetGo or StartIQ?

SetGo ships an update every 3 days, and StartIQ every 4 days. Most recently, SetGo was updated on June 2, 2026 and StartIQ on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*