# TopSet vs Arcus VBT

The clearest difference is rating: Arcus VBT at 5.0 against TopSet's 4.5. Arcus VBT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). TopSet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcus VBT sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per month. TopSet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arcus VBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TopSet ships an update fortnightly, Arcus VBT weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopSet | Arcus VBT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topset-strength-log/id6761431673/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杰 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887860921) | [夏雯 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896671999) |

## What reviewers say

### TopSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topset-strength-log/id6761431673)

Track every set of your workouts with a card-based system and automatic rest timers. Visualize your progress with training calendars and detailed logs. Access pre-built plans or create your own with advanced editing tools.

**Highlights:** Card-based set logging, Automatic rest timers, Workout calendar and logs, PR and e1RM tracking, Built-in and custom training plans, RPE and coefficient calculators, Offline recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcus VBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009)

Analyze barbell training with real-time or imported video analysis. Track key velocity metrics, review reps, and monitor progress over time with detailed charts and cloud sync. Designed for strength athletes and coaches seeking to enhance their training.

**Highlights:** Live camera tracking, Video import analysis, Barbell velocity metrics, Rep-by-rep history, Progress charts, Cloud sync

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jump Pro Monthly | $6.69 | per month |
| Lift Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 10 Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 20 Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Jump Pro Yearly | $45.90 | per year |
| Lift Pro Yearly | $54.90 | per year |
| Ultra Yearly | $75.90 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 10 Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 20 Yearly | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TopSet free?

TopSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcus VBT free?

Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TopSet or Arcus VBT?

Arcus VBT is rated higher. TopSet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Arcus VBT averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do TopSet or Arcus VBT have ads?

Neither TopSet nor Arcus VBT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TopSet or Arcus VBT?

TopSet ships an update fortnightly, and Arcus VBT weekly. Most recently, TopSet was updated on October 28, 2026 and Arcus VBT on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*