Comparison

Unit vs SetRoster

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

Head to head
About

Unit

Features
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Log a set in 3 seconds and get back under the bar. Your weights from last time are already filled in β€” confirm, adjust, done. Paste your program and your working numbers are ready from day one. No account. No ads. No social feed. Your training stays on your iPhone. A gym notebook, not a platform. Unit requires a paid purchase after setup. Weekly, monthly, and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions are available. Optional Lifetime appears only if available. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. There is no free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unitlift.app/privacy

About

SetRoster

Features
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SetRoster is a private workout logbook built for personal trainers who coach clients in person. Stop searching through paper notes, spreadsheets, and old messages between sets. SetRoster keeps each client's goals, movement notes, program, previous performance, and progress together on your iPhone or iPadβ€”ready while you coach. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR β€’ Bring forward each client's previous load, reps, and RPE β€’ Log sets, reps, load, RPE, duration, and distance quickly β€’ Run supersets, circuits, and standard training blocks β€’ Use a rest timer with Lock Screen Live Activities β€’ Calculate barbell plates without leaving the session PROGRAM FOR THE INDIVIDUAL β€’ Create reusable training templates β€’ Customize a program for one client without changing the original β€’ Keep version history and restore an earlier program β€’ Record client goals, coaching notes, and injury considerations MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE β€’ Detect load, rep, estimated 1RM, duration, and distance PRs β€’ Track custom body metrics and performance tests β€’ Review training history and progress charts β€’ Export training records as CSV β€’ Create PDF reports with your coaching logo and contact details PRIVATE BY DESIGN SetRoster works without a client account or a SetRoster client-data server. Records stay on your device by default. Face ID or Touch ID App Lock, offline backups, and optional private iCloud sync help you protect and move your data. No ads or cross-app tracking. RevenueCat receives only anonymous App Store purchase records needed for entitlement and purchase analytics. FREE AND PRO The free plan supports one active client. SetRoster Pro unlocks unlimited clients and all Pro tools. Eligible new monthly or annual subscribers can try Pro free for 14 days. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. SetRoster is a professional recordkeeping tool. It does not provide medical advice or replace professional judgment, client screening, or informed consent. Terms: https://setroster-app.w6828179.chatgpt.site/terms Privacy: https://setroster-app.w6828179.chatgpt.site/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unit4 screens
SetRoster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unit at none against SetRoster's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. SetRoster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Unit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unit ships an update every 6 weeks, SetRoster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Unit versus SetRoster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnitSetRoster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfe Eren Can BakΔ±rζ™Ί 刘

In-app purchases

None

Unit

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SetRoster

Subscriptions2
  • SetRoster Pro Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SetRoster Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • SetRoster Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Unit free?
Unit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetRoster free?
SetRoster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unit or SetRoster have ads?
Neither Unit nor SetRoster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unit or SetRoster?
Unit ships an update every 6 weeks, and SetRoster every 2 months. Most recently, Unit was updated on October 25, 2026 and SetRoster on November 5, 2026.

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