Comparison

SetLift vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

SetLift

A fast, simple, and privacy-focused workout tracker. It offers core features for free, including workout tracking, custom routines, and progress charts. Optional cloud sync is available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Workout tracking
  • Custom templates and routines
  • Graphical plate calculator
  • Customizable rest timer
  • Progress charts (bodyweight, volume, strength)
  • On-device data storage
Features
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SetLift is the workout tracker I always wished existed. Fast, simple, and privacy-focused. Every core feature is available to everyone for free, with no ads, no tracking, and no unnecessary complexity. Track workouts, build custom templates and routines, use the graphical plate calculator, customize your rest timer, and follow your progress with bodyweight, volume, and strength charts. Your data stays on your device by default. If you want it, an optional subscription adds encrypted cloud sync so your workouts follow you across devices. SetLift has everything you need and nothing you don't. Built by me, for you and us.

About

Forge

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Forge pairs wake-up alarms with short squat or push-up challenges to help you get out of bed and into motion. Create an alarm, choose an exercise, and set your repetition goal. When the alarm rings, open your task and start moving. Forge counts repetitions and shows posture cues using on-device body-pose processing. FEATURES • One-time and repeating alarms using Apple’s AlarmKit • Squat and push-up challenges with automatic camera-angle handling • Camera practice before your first alarm • Camera and alarm permission setup before your first workout • Quiet audio when your task opens, with reminders after more than 15 seconds without activity • Optional Snooze before you start the task • A choice of alarm sounds, including System Default • Local progress, completion streaks, repetitions, and stopped-early outcomes • A visible emergency Stop alarm control • Optional Apple Intelligence reminders after completed sessions, when available PRIVATE BY DESIGN Forge processes camera frames and body-pose results on your iPhone. It does not record or upload camera frames or body-pose histories. No account, ads, or third-party analytics are required. Alarm settings and progress are stored locally. Body-pose processing uses an on-device MediaPipe model with Apple Vision as a fallback. Optional Foundation Models reminders select from general authored tips after a session; they do not assess form or control counting or alarms. Standard reminders remain available when Apple Intelligence is unavailable. Alarm delivery follows iOS behavior and settings. Camera positioning, lighting, and visibility affect tracking.

Screenshots

SetLift4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge at none against SetLift's 6. SetLift's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. SetLift sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetLift ships an update every 3 days, Forge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SetLift versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetLiftForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALAN M JONESSanchay Gumber

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SetLift

Subscriptions2
  • SetLift Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SetLift Sync Annual$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$3.00
  • Large Tip$5.00
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  • Extra Large Tip$10.00
None

Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetLift free?
SetLift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SetLift or Forge have ads?
Neither SetLift nor Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetLift or Forge?
SetLift ships an update every 3 days, and Forge every 2 months. Most recently, SetLift was updated on October 1, 2026 and Forge on October 25, 2026.

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