SetGrip vs Ischys Workout Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SetGrip
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SetGrip is a private gym workout tracker with no account and no sign-up. Build routines from 1,100+ exercises with animated video demonstrations, log every set on iPhone or from your wrist with the Apple Watch app, and keep your training history on your own device. It works fully offline. PLAN AND LOG Track sets, reps, weight, bodyweight, time and distance Set targets, rep ranges, notes, supersets, warm-up, drop and failure sets, and a rest timer for every exercise Find exercises by muscle group, muscle or equipment, each with an animated demonstration and step-by-step instructions See your previous results while you train, personal records, estimated 1RM and a shareable workout summary Rest timer and set progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities APPLE WATCH Start and finish workouts, log sets and control rest timers from your wrist while your iPhone stays in your bag Live heart rate and active calories through Apple Health Completed workouts sync back to iPhone automatically TRAINING STATS Compare workouts, volume, sets and duration in a free 7-day summary Premium adds detailed statistics for every logged exercise, weekly muscle-group set zones and plateau insights after enough training history PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account, no sign-up, no email, no password No social feed, no friends, no leaderboards, no ads Works offline: logging, rest timers, records, statistics and the full exercise library need no internet connection Your workout data stays on your iPhone and syncs only through your private iCloud Export your complete workout history as CSV (opens in Numbers, Excel or Google Sheets) or JSON at any time, free Workouts are saved to Apple Health only with your permission FREE AND PREMIUM The complete exercise library and core workout tracker are free with no time limit: unlimited workouts and history, up to 3 routines, Apple Watch, Live Activities, Apple Health and data export. Premium removes the routine limit, unlocks the advanced statistics above and adds feature and exercise requests. Monthly: $4.99/month Annual: $29.99/year (best value, includes a 1-week free trial) Lifetime: $99.99 one-time purchase, no subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The Lifetime option is a single one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. Privacy Policy: https://setgrip.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://setgrip.app/terms/
Ischys Workout Tracker
This app allows users to quickly log gym workouts and track personal records entirely on their device. It features a rest timer, routine building, and Apple Watch integration for seamless tracking.
- Log sets in seconds
- Build and start routines
- On-device rest timer
- Automatic personal record tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- 100% on-device data storage
- Import/export workout data
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Ischys is a fast, private workout tracker for lifters. Every set, routine, and personal record lives entirely on your iPhone — no account, no cloud, no tracking. Your training data is yours. BUILT FOR THE GYM • Log sets in seconds — weight, reps, warmup, drop and failure sets • Build routines and start them in one tap, or freestyle an empty session • A rest timer that keeps running when you leave the app — right on your Lock Screen • Auto-fills your last session's weights and reps, so you're not retyping • Personal records tracked automatically: heaviest set, best volume, most reps APPLE WATCH • Start a workout on your phone and it runs on your wrist • Live heart rate and active calories during the session • Log sets, adjust rest, and end the workout from the Watch YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • 100% on-device — no account to create, nothing uploaded, no analytics • Import your history from other apps (CSV) and export it any time as JSON • Optional Apple Health: save finished workouts and read your heart rate OPEN SOURCE Ischys is open source — see exactly what runs on your device at ischys.app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ischys Workout Tracker at none against SetGrip's 3. Ischys Workout Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. SetGrip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ischys Workout Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
SetGrip ships an update every 2 weeks, Ischys Workout Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetGrip | Ischys Workout Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linas Nutautas | VASILEIOS POULOPOULOS |
In-app purchases
SetGrip
- SetGrip Premium$4.991 Month
- SetGrip Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- SetGrip Premium$99.99
Ischys Workout Tracker
No in-app purchases
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