Comparison

SharpSet vs CurlBro

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

Head to head
About

SharpSet

This workout tracker helps individuals and trainers achieve fitness goals with smart logging, PR detection, and progress tracking. It offers a free core experience with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features like data export and unlimited custom exercises.

Highlights
  • Smart exercise logging with autocomplete
  • 100+ pre-loaded exercises plus custom options
  • Automatic personal record detection
  • Detailed progress tracking and weekly stats
  • Dual mode for personal training and client management
  • Data export to CSV and JSON (Pro)
Features
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SharpSet is the workout tracker that helps you achieve your fitness goals. Built for both individual athletes and personal trainers, SharpSet combines beautiful design with powerful features—without the complexity. FREE TO START The core tracker is free, no strings attached: unlimited workouts, full history, automatic PR detection, and no account required. CORE FEATURES • Smart Exercise Logging: Autocomplete system makes logging an exercise easier and faster than ever. Log sets in seconds, not minutes. • 100+ Pre-Loaded Exercises: Bench press to Bulgarian split squats — we've got you covered. Add your own custom exercises anytime. • Automatic Personal Records: SharpSet spots every new PR as you log, so you always know the moment you get stronger. • Rest Timer: Starts automatically after every set. Skip it or adjust it on the fly — never lose your place mid-workout. • Progress Tracking: Weekly stats, volume calculations, and detailed history. • Dual Mode Design: Personal Mode for solo training. Trainer Mode for managing multiple clients. • Private by Default: No required account, no ads, no data selling. WHO IT'S FOR Athletes tracking strength training, bodybuilding, powerlifting, or CrossFit. Personal trainers managing client workouts and monitoring their progress. SHARPSET PRO Ready for more? SharpSet Pro ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) unlocks: • Unlimited templates and custom exercises • Unlimited clients in Trainer Mode • Sets & Exercise History charts to see your strength climb over time • Data export to CSV and JSON THOUGHTFUL DESIGN Clean interface. Large, tappable buttons. Smooth animations. No clutter, no confusion. Download SharpSet and start tracking your fitness journey today. Log faster. Lift heavier. Progress smarter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pbjsoftware.com/sharpsetprivacypolicy/

About

CurlBro

This strength-training app allows users to build, run, and log detailed workout sessions. It features an offline-first design with no account or subscription required, focusing on a clean tool for experienced lifters.

Highlights
  • Drag-to-reorder workout builder
  • Superset grouping
  • Built-in workout templates
  • Per-set logging
  • Rest timer with Live Activity
  • Full workout history
  • Share/import workouts as text
Features
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Build a workout that fits your day, track every set, and see the work add up. CurlBro keeps planning, tracking, rest, and review in one place. Start with a built-in workout, make your own, or get a little help choosing what comes next. TRACK EVERY SET Record reps, weight, time, and distance. Adjust your sets as you go, add notes, and keep a clear record of what you actually did. TAKE YOUR REST Rest is part of the plan. Your timer can start automatically between working sets and superset rounds. Adjust it as you go, or keep an eye on it from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities on supported iPhones. SEE THE WORK ADD UP Finish with a session summary, then explore your workout history, training volume, and exercise progress. Check what you lifted last time and how your training has changed over time. BUILD YOUR KIND OF WORKOUT Choose exercises, set reps and rest, arrange supersets, and save workouts to use again. Or let CurlBro put a session together around your time, equipment, and preferences, then make it your own. GET A LITTLE HELP WITH WHAT'S NEXT Find exercise suggestions based on the workout you're building. Explore additions, superset pairings, and alternatives when you want to change a movement. MAKE IT YOURS Create custom exercises, share your workouts, and import routines shared from CurlBro. You can also save completed strength workouts to Apple Health. You bring the effort. CurlBro keeps the details.

Screenshots

SharpSet4 screens
CurlBro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CurlBro at free against SharpSet's freemium. CurlBro also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SharpSet against 5.0 for CurlBro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharpSet ships an update monthly, CurlBro every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SharpSet versus CurlBro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpSetCurlBro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPBJ Software Solutions, LLCSIMONE LONGO

Customer experience

SharpSet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CurlBro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SharpSet

No in-app purchases

None

CurlBro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharpSet free?
SharpSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CurlBro free?
CurlBro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SharpSet or CurlBro?
SharpSet and CurlBro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do SharpSet or CurlBro have ads?
Neither SharpSet nor CurlBro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharpSet or CurlBro?
SharpSet ships an update monthly, and CurlBro every 11 days. Most recently, SharpSet was updated on October 19, 2026 and CurlBro on October 16, 2026.

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