DIY Gains vs MicroSets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DIY Gains
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DIY Gains is the no-nonsense workout tracker built for people who just want to lift. No sign-up. No subscription. No bloat. Just open the app, log your workout, and get back to the gym floor. Simple by design Most fitness apps are overloaded with features you'll never use. DIY Gains does one thing well โ helps you track your workouts and see your progress over time. What you can do: โข Build your own workouts with any exercises you choose โข Log sets, reps, and weight as you train โข Track your progress with clean, easy-to-read charts โข See volume, max weight, reps, and sets over time โข Switch between light and dark mode Your data stays on your device Everything is stored locally. No cloud account required, no data sent anywhere. Your training history is yours. Built for the gym floor Designed to be fast to navigate with one hand between sets. No distractions, no upsells โ just the information you need. Whether you're a beginner building your first programme or an experienced lifter who wants a simple log, DIY Gains keeps it straightforward.
MicroSets
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MicroSets helps you build a realistic bodyweight workout habit with short sets you can do throughout the day. Choose your reminder window, pick the exercises you want to track, and log quick sessions in seconds. MicroSets keeps the app simple: no account, no social feed, no complicated workout plan. Just helpful nudges, fast logging, and clear progress so you can stay consistent. Track push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, pull-ups, lunges, core work, and other rep-based bodyweight exercises. Create workout groups for different routines, review your history, and see how today's effort compares with your usual pace. Features: - Local workout reminders during your chosen time window - Fast rep logging for quick bodyweight sessions - Custom workout groups and exercise selection - Streak tracking and progress milestones - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and rolling trend comparisons - Estimated calorie totals based on your workout entries - Weight entries to keep estimates more useful over time - Local-first storage with no required account - Simple data export and local reset controls MicroSets is made for people who want fitness to feel doable during a normal day. Open it, do a short set, log the reps, and keep moving. Calorie values are estimates for fitness tracking only. MicroSets is not medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MicroSets at none against DIY Gains's shown. MicroSets also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
DIY Gains ships an update every 11 days, MicroSets daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY Gains | MicroSets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Searle | DAVID MILES RABINOVICH |
In-app purchases
DIY Gains
No in-app purchases
MicroSets
No in-app purchases









