Comparison

Rep Counter with rest timer vs Smart Workout Counter

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

Head to head
About

Rep Counter with rest timer

Track your workout sets and rest periods with this simple tool. Customize timers, receive notifications, and continue browsing or listening to music while it runs in the background. Personalize the look with a theme changer and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Customizable set and rep counter
  • Standalone timer functionality
  • Automatic set increment
  • Background operation
  • Timer completion notifications
  • Theme changer
  • Dark mode
Features
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Simple rep counter and rest timer that really, really not-so-famous people use. Or who knows? Maybe someone famous does use it. Features * Set and rep counter with a custom timer value * Standalone timer * Auto increment sets after timer completes * Works in the background so you can still browse the web or choose that next power song * Next set and timer up notifications. Get a heads up that your timer is almost done * Theme changer * Dark mode Made with <3, pizza and beer.

About

Smart Workout Counter

Create and track custom workout routines with this intuitive timer. It automatically guides you through your exercises, counting sets or time, and allows for easy navigation between sessions. Enjoy background music and choose from various voice cues to enhance your training experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Automatic counting of sets/time
  • Workout flow visualization
  • Pause and navigate sessions
  • Background music support
  • Multiple voice cues
Features
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Customize your own workout plan and get your training coach for free! 'Smart Workout Counter' is the simplest workout tracker. Don't be disturbed while training your body. If you set up your workout routines, the app will automatically count and tell you! Just set up routines and get your free Workout Counter. > Features You can customize your own workout routines - lengths, repetition, set It doesn't matter which sports you prefer - Home training, yoga, pilates and all other sports lovers can set up their own routines The app will cue you according to the set up routines - lengths, number of repetitions, etc. > Set up workout lists Customize various routines you like and Use it anywhere - at home, at the gym or even in the park. You don't need to remember all those complex routines by yourself! The app will remember for you. > Workout The app will count you the number of sets or time of the session. Also you can enjoy background music while you workout. Whenever you want, you can check the whole workout flow at the bottom. You can pause or move on to the next/previous session Repeat is also available. > Other There are 4 types of voices and background music.

Screenshots

Rep Counter with rest timer4 screens
Smart Workout Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Workout Counter at 4.9 against Rep Counter with rest timer's 4.2. Smart Workout Counter also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Rep Counter with rest timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rep Counter with rest timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Workout Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Workout Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rep Counter with rest timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Smart Workout Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rep Counter with rest timer ships an update weekly, Smart Workout Counter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rep Counter with rest timer versus Smart Workout Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRep Counter with rest timerSmart Workout Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better9
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDru LangJEONGSIM CHOI

Customer experience

Rep Counter with rest timer

All ratings36 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative21.2%

Smart Workout Counter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rep Counter with rest timer

One-time1
  • Theme Changer$0.99
1 purchases

Smart Workout Counter

One-time1
  • Premium Version$0.99

Questions

Is Rep Counter with rest timer free?
Rep Counter with rest timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Workout Counter free?
Smart Workout Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rep Counter with rest timer or Smart Workout Counter?
Smart Workout Counter is rated higher. Rep Counter with rest timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Smart Workout Counter averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Rep Counter with rest timer or Smart Workout Counter have ads?
Smart Workout Counter shows ads; Rep Counter with rest timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rep Counter with rest timer or Smart Workout Counter?
Rep Counter with rest timer ships an update weekly, and Smart Workout Counter every 3 days. Most recently, Rep Counter with rest timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Smart Workout Counter on November 3, 2026.

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