Comparison

Top Set vs BBB Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

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: โ€ข Full 5/3/1 cycle logic โ€” 5s, 3s, and 5/3/1 weeks, with working sets and AMRAP top sets prescribed automatically โ€ข Boring But Big built in โ€” 5ร—10 assistance work at the right percentage every session โ€ข Automatic warmups and plate-rounded weights tuned to your bar and increment โ€ข Training Max progression handled for you โ€” +5 lb upper, +10 lb lower each cycle โ€ข TM test weeks every third cycle, with stall detection that suggests when to reset โ€ข Build your own accessory library and log it alongside the main work โ€ข Full workout history so you can see every rep you've put in Private by design: โ€ข No account, no sign-up โ€ข No analytics, no tracking, no ads โ€ข Everything stays on your device โ€” nothing is ever sent to a server

Screenshots

Top Set3 screens
BBB Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Top Set versus BBB Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop SetBBB Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.3
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlex PadgettJohn Wiseman

In-app purchases

None

Top Set

No in-app purchases

None

BBB Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Top Set free?
Top Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBB Tracker free?
BBB Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Top Set or BBB Tracker have ads?
Neither Top Set nor BBB Tracker shows ads.

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