Top Set vs HIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
HIT
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HIT: High Intensity Training is a workout planning and tracking app for lifters who prefer focused, low-volume, high-effort training. Browse HIT-style training plans, choose one that fits your schedule, and track your workouts with a simple logbook-focused experience. The app is built around the core principles of High Intensity Training: β’ Brief, intense sessions instead of endless volume β’ Controlled form and full range of motion β’ Progressive overload you can actually track β’ Enough recovery between hard efforts FEATURES β’ Curated HIT training plans you can browse without an account β’ Onboarding that recommends plans based on your goals and schedule β’ Activate a plan and follow week-by-week sessions β’ In-workout logging for warm-up, working, and drop sets β’ Previous-session performance shown while you train β’ Workout history and recovery-aware next-session guidance β’ Unit preferences (kg / lb) β’ Dark, focused UI designed for the gym Create a free account when youβre ready to save a plan, log workouts, and keep your history. Browse plans anytimeβno sign-in required to explore. Train hard. Recover well. Keep it simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HIT at 16.4 against Top Set's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Top Set ships an update fortnightly, HIT every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Top Set | HIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Padgett | Mario Ghidini |
In-app purchases
Top Set
No in-app purchases
HIT
No in-app purchases









