Comparison

Setshot vs Paceline

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

Head to head
About

Setshot

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Setshot uses your phone's camera and on-device AI to automatically count your exercise reps in real time — no wearable, no training partner needed. HOW IT WORKS Place your phone to the side, press record, and start your workout. Setshot's AI tracks your body movements and counts every rep. When you stop, the rep count is permanently burned into your workout video. EXERCISES SUPPORTED - Push-Ups - Pull-Ups - Squats - Sit-Ups KEY FEATURES - AI Rep Counting On-device AI detects your body pose and counts reps automatically. No internet connection required — everything runs on your device. - Workout Recording Record your set with your rep counter visible in the video. Save it to your library or share it directly to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more. - Challenges Test your limits with preset challenges like 100 Push-Ups, Most Pull-Ups in 5 Minutes, or create your own custom challenge with any rep target or time limit. - Statistics Track your progress over time. View your total reps, best day, current streak and session count — filtered by exercise, for today, this week, this month or this year. - Placement Guide A smart on-screen guide zone shows you exactly where to position your body for best detection accuracy. - Fully Private No account required. No data leaves your device. All videos and workout data are stored locally. PREMIUM Upgrade to Setshot Premium to unlock: - Export videos longer than 10 seconds - Remove the watermark from exported videos FREE TIER INCLUDES - Full AI rep counting - Video recording and saving - All exercises - All challenges - Full statistics - Export videos up to 10 seconds with watermark Setshot Premium is available as a monthly (€2.99) or yearly (€24.99) subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.setshot.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.setshot.app/terms.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Paceline

Features
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Paceline is a precise GPS tracker for running, cycling, walking and hiking – private by design. No account, no ads, and your data never leaves your iPhone. Press Start and go. Live pace, distance, speed, elevation and heart rate, with auto-pause when you stop. Every workout is saved with a full GPS route, splits and laps. FREE FOREVER • GPS recording for runs, rides, walks and hikes • Live pace, distance, speed and elevation • Auto-pause and audio cues • Recent activity history • Apple Health sync • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and widgets PACELINE PRO • Advanced analytics: training load, heart rate zones and long-term trends • Personal records and streaks • Route planner: draw loops, save favorite routes and follow them • Interval workouts with warmup, work, recovery and cooldown • Weekly and monthly distance goals • Export and import GPX, JSON and CSV files to use your data in other fitness apps • Gear tracking with shoe and bike mileage reminders Try Pro free with the yearly plan when a free trial is offered. Monthly and one-time Lifetime options are also available. PRIVACY FIRST All data is stored locally on your device. No sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. Works in kilometers or miles, supports iPhone and iPad, and is designed natively for iOS. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/activity_tracker_privacy_policy/

Screenshots

Setshot4 screens
Paceline4 screens

Verdict

The call

Setshot and Paceline are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Setshot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Paceline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setshot ships an update fortnightly, Paceline every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Setshot versus Paceline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetshotPaceline
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyond Soft LTD EOODEMRE KOTUN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Setshot

Subscriptions2
  • Setshot Premium$2.991 Month
  • Setshot Premium Yearly$22.991 Year
4 purchases

Paceline

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Access1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Setshot free?
Setshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paceline free?
Paceline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Setshot or Paceline have ads?
Neither Setshot nor Paceline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setshot or Paceline?
Setshot ships an update fortnightly, and Paceline every 2 weeks. Most recently, Setshot was updated on October 31, 2026 and Paceline on October 31, 2026.

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