Top Set vs BBB Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Top Set
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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.
BBB Tracker
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BBB Tracker is a focused, no-nonsense companion for Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program with the Boring But Big (BBB) assistance template. Set your training maxes once and BBB Tracker handles the rest โ every cycle, every week, every set is calculated for you. Step into a workout and just lift. What it does: โข Full 5/3/1 cycle logic โ 5s, 3s, and 5/3/1 weeks, with working sets and AMRAP top sets prescribed automatically โข Boring But Big built in โ 5ร10 assistance work at the right percentage every session โข Automatic warmups and plate-rounded weights tuned to your bar and increment โข Training Max progression handled for you โ +5 lb upper, +10 lb lower each cycle โข TM test weeks every third cycle, with stall detection that suggests when to reset โข Build your own accessory library and log it alongside the main work โข Full workout history so you can see every rep you've put in Private by design: โข No account, no sign-up โข No analytics, no tracking, no ads โข Everything stays on your device โ nothing is ever sent to a server
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Top Set at 18.0 against BBB Tracker's 26.3. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Top Set | BBB Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.3 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Padgett | John Wiseman |
In-app purchases
Top Set
No in-app purchases
BBB Tracker
No in-app purchases









