Comparison

Gym Buddy vs Setora

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

Head to head
About

Gym Buddy

Features
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GymBuddy helps you plan, log, and track strength training on iPhone. With Apple Watch, log sets, reps, and RIR from your wrist at the gym; without a watch, the full core flow still works on your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create workout plans and add exercises from the library on iPhone • Log sets with weight, reps, and RIR on iPhone or Apple Watch • Rest timers (separate compound/isolation durations; auto-start on Watch after each set) • Exercise history and analytics (PRs, estimated 1RM, volume trends) • Optional Apple Watch companion and phone–watch sync • HealthKit: strength workouts, live calories, and heart rate (with permission) • Turkish and English UI; kg or lb PREMIUM Premium unlocks progress screens, session comparison, and premium workout plans. Monthly or yearly subscriptions remove ads. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • GymBuddy Pro Monthly — 1 month, auto-renewing subscription • GymBuddy Pro Yearly — 1 year, auto-renewing subscription • Current prices are shown in the in-app Subscription screen and at App Store purchase confirmation in your local currency. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged at the same rate for the same period. • Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > [Apple ID] > Subscriptions (not inside the app). Privacy Policy: https://roaring-shortbread-42e14b.netlify.app/gymbuddy/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ FREE TIER Core workout flows are free. Free users can create up to 3 custom exercises; the History tab may show banner ads. ACCOUNT Create an account to sync data across devices. Sign in with Apple or email. GymBuddy does not provide medical advice. Health data is used only with your permission.

About

Setora

This app helps you track your workouts with precision, logging details like weight, reps, and sets. Create custom routines or follow structured programs to monitor your progress and train with intent for faster, smarter gains.

Highlights
  • Progress weights, reps, and intensity
  • Track performance across sessions
  • Log weight, reps, sets, and volume
  • Calculate 1RM and performance metrics
  • Create custom weekly training splits
  • Minimal, intuitive interface
Features
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Setora: Train Smarter. Progress Faster. Setora is a powerful workout tracker designed for serious progress. Whether you are following a structured program or building your own routine, Setora gives you the tools to train with intent, track everything, and keep improving. Built for real progression Stop guessing your next workout. Setora helps you: Progress weights, reps, and intensity over time Track performance across every session Stay consistent with structured routines Track everything that matters Log your workouts with precision: Weight, reps, sets, and volume 1RM and performance metrics Time-based and bodyweight exercises Workout history and progress trends Structured routines, your way Create or follow programs built around your schedule: Custom weekly training splits Flexible day and exercise management Designed to fit how you actually train Clean, fast, and distraction-free Setora is designed to stay out of your way: Minimal, intuitive interface Fast workout logging No clutter Your data, your progress Your training data is securely stored and always accessible. Start training with purpose Download Setora and take control of your progress. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gym Buddy4 screens
Setora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Setora at none against Gym Buddy's shown. Setora also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gym Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Setora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Setora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gym Buddy versus Setora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym BuddySetora
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEREN BATIKAN KAMERPatrick Mihalcea

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • GymBuddy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • GymBuddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$191.991 Year
3 purchases

Setora

Subscriptions2
  • Setora Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Setora Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Setora Pro Lifetime$67.99

Questions

Is Gym Buddy free?
Gym Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Setora free?
Setora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Buddy or Setora have ads?
Gym Buddy shows ads; Setora does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Buddy or Setora?
Gym Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Setora fortnightly. Most recently, Gym Buddy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Setora on October 25, 2026.

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