Comparison

Top Set vs Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

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

Head to head
About

Top Set

Features
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Top Set helps powerlifters train with structure, confidence, and less guesswork. Follow a complete strength program, see what is planned for each session, and log your work as you train. Top Set keeps your training focused on the lifts that matter while giving you enough flexibility to adjust exercise selection around your needs. Built for lifters who want more than a generic workout tracker, Top Set combines guided programming, fast workout logging, movement preferences, and progress insights in one place. Features: - Follow structured powerlifting-focused training - See your current week, upcoming workouts, and long-term program path - Log top sets, backoffs, accessories, reps, load, and RPE - Track workout history and estimated maxes - Review analytics for strength, volume, and training progress - Tune movement preferences for exercises you want to prioritize, avoid, or exclude - Keep training organized without managing spreadsheets Whether you are building strength, preparing for a meet, or trying to make your training more consistent, Top Set gives you a clear plan for what to do next.

About

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Features
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Get stronger. Build your squat, bench press, and deadlift with structured powerlifting programs that tell you exactly what to lift next. Choose a program, log every set and rep, and progress week by week. Strength Basecamp adjusts your working weights based on your performance—no spreadsheets, guesswork, or generic workouts. POWERLIFTING PROGRAMS • Foundation 5x5 — beginner linear progression with weight added after successful sessions • Tiered Progression — GZCLP-based programming with heavy and volume tiers • Weekly Strength Progression — volume, recovery, and intensity sessions organised into weekly waves • DUP Powerlifting — daily undulating periodisation using rotating hypertrophy, power, and strength sessions • Lift Specialisation — focused programs for improving your squat, bench press, or deadlift • Powerlifting Block — structured volume, intensity, peak, and test phases The program library is continually expanding, including longer powerlifting blocks and additional progression options. BUILT TO KEEP YOU PROGRESSING • Automatic progression based on completed reps • Projected strength gains for the next 4, 8, and 12 weeks • Automatic one-rep max tracking • Personal record detection • Complete set, rep, and weight logging • Built-in rest timer with haptic alerts • Training history and Big Three progress stats • Support for pounds and kilograms WHO IT’S FOR • Beginners who want a clear powerlifting program • Intermediate lifters who can no longer add weight every workout • Advanced lifters organising training into structured blocks • Lifters focused on improving squat, bench press, or deadlift • Anyone who wants structured strength training without managing a spreadsheet GET STARTED FREE • 12 free sessions on any program in the library • Switch programs freely while you find your fit • Track every workout, set, rep, and personal record • Automatic weight progression from session one • No payment required to begin PRO UNLOCKS • Unlimited training beyond your first 12 sessions • Every program, including new releases • Your training history and stats stay free forever SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Top Set3 screens
Strength Basecamp Powerlifting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Top Set at none against Strength Basecamp Powerlifting's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Strength Basecamp Powerlifting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Top Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top Set ships an update fortnightly, Strength Basecamp Powerlifting every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Top Set versus Strength Basecamp Powerlifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop SetStrength Basecamp Powerlifting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlex PadgettAnton Tymchuk

In-app purchases

None

Top Set

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Top Set free?
Top Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strength Basecamp Powerlifting free?
Strength Basecamp Powerlifting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top Set or Strength Basecamp Powerlifting have ads?
Neither Top Set nor Strength Basecamp Powerlifting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Top Set or Strength Basecamp Powerlifting?
Top Set ships an update fortnightly, and Strength Basecamp Powerlifting every 9 days. Most recently, Top Set was updated on November 13, 2026 and Strength Basecamp Powerlifting on November 9, 2026.

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