Comparison

Nextset vs Next Set

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

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Nextset

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Never miss a set. Just lift. Nextset is the hands-free gym timer built for people who actually lift. Tap Start once at the beginning of your workout - then put your phone down. A clean chime plays every time it's your turn to lift. No fumbling, no forgotten timers, no tapping between sets. HOW IT WORKS Pick your set time and rest time. Nextset auto-cycles - lift, rest, chime, repeat - so you can keep your focus on the bar. THE LIVE ACTIVITY DOES EVERYTHING Drive the whole session from your lock screen. Pause, resume, skip to your next set, or end the workout without ever unlocking your phone. Glance at the Dynamic Island between sets - your countdown is always there. KEY FEATURES • One-tap start - enter your set and rest times, hit Start, pocket your phone • Live Activity + Dynamic Island - full controls on the lock screen • Auto-cycling work/rest - no more manual resets between sets • 8 chime sounds - Chirp, Ping, Bell, Triple, Whistle, Alarm, Gong, Pop • Repeat the cue 1–5× in a row so you never miss it in a loud gym • Plays over music - ducks Spotify or Apple Music briefly, then resumes • Whole-workout estimate - tell Nextset your set count, see your total time • Unlimited or targeted sets - go forever or cap at 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 sets • Dark, minimal design - built for low-light gyms and sweaty thumbs • Works in your pocket - no need to keep the app open MADE FOR LIFTERS Bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press, accessories - if you rest between sets, Nextset works. Heavy compounds, supersets, drop sets, AMRAPs, timed holds. Plate-loaded, cable, machine, barbell, dumbbell. Doesn't matter. NO ACCOUNTS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. NO PURCHASES. Nextset doesn't sell your data or push notifications. It runs locally on your device and only makes a sound when it's time to lift. TIPS • Try 45s set + 2m rest for compound lifts • Try 30s set + 60s rest for accessory work and supersets • Use Triple or Alarm in loud commercial gyms, Bell or Gong when you lift solo • Set a target number of sets to see exactly how long your workout will take Built for the rack. Made by a lifter.

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Next Set

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Next Set: Auto Workout Assistant for Strength Training Still juggling stopwatches mid-workout? Losing track of sets, rest periods, and breaking your flow? Next Set is built to solve these exact pain points. 1. Stay in the zone with auto-timed workouts Plan your full session—warm-up to working sets—with pre-defined exercises, reps, and rest periods. After each set, the app automatically starts the countdown and alerts you when it’s time for the next set. No more pausing to check the stopwatch. 2. Ready-to-follow Kris Gethin-style plans Perfect for beginners: 3 classic strength training plans are built right in, with exercises, sets, and rest intervals pre-programmed. Just open the app and start training—no guesswork needed. 3. Fully customizable workouts Tailor your sessions to your goals: muscle gain, fat loss, or strength improvement. Add exercises, adjust reps, and tweak rest periods to build your perfect plan. 4. Never miss a set, even when switching apps Even if you reply to messages or watch tutorials mid-workout, you’ll get a clear alert when your rest period ends. No more over-resting—keep your rhythm intact. Next Set lets you focus on what matters: your training. Leave the timing and counting to us, so you can crush every set with full focus. Train more efficiently, every single time.

Screenshots

Nextset4 screens
Next Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextset at none against Next Set's 1. Nextset also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Next Set sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Nextset asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextset ships an update every 2 days, Next Set every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Nextset versus Next Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextsetNext Set
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrove LLC翔 邓

In-app purchases

None

Nextset

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Set

Subscriptions1
  • Next Set Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Nextset free?
Nextset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Set free?
Next Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nextset or Next Set have ads?
Neither Nextset nor Next Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextset or Next Set?
Nextset ships an update every 2 days, and Next Set every 2 months. Most recently, Nextset was updated on October 19, 2026 and Next Set on October 17, 2026.

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