# Rep Up for Watch vs SetWatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SetWatch at 100% against Rep Up for Watch's 54%. SetWatch also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rep Up for Watch's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 5) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rep Up for Watch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

SetWatch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rep Up for Watch has 50 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Rep Up for Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of SetWatch's.

Rep Up for Watch ships an update fortnightly, SetWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rep Up for Watch | SetWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-up-for-watch/id1441746257/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setwatch/id1639337983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fusion Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233002961) | [Maximilian Zoech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534170350) |

## What reviewers say

### Rep Up for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-up-for-watch/id1441746257)

This app acts as an intelligent gym assistant, helping you focus on your workout movements and muscle engagement. It removes the need to count reps by providing haptic feedback, allowing for a more focused and effective training session, even in noisy environments.

**Highlights:** Mind-muscle connection focus, Automatic rep counting and resetting, Haptic feedback for rep completion, Workout Tracking integration, Usable in loud gyms, Fifteen free workouts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rep Up Full Version | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good idea for gym workouts
- 👍 Can be a good assistant
- 👍 Straight to the point
- 👍 Automatically recognizes patterns
- 👍 Works well for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate rep counting
- 🐛 Misses some reps
- 🐛 Does not work on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Fails to install on older Apple Watch models
- 🐛 Connection issues between iPhone and Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Count resets automatically and randomly
- Does not count repetitions accurately
- Does not work on Apple Watch
- Fails to connect between iPhone and Apple Watch
- App gets stuck on start screen

**Requested features**

- Add a start and stop button
- Add a customizable interval timer
- Add vibration alert for next rep set
- Add alert/vibration for heart rate drop
- Vibrate on every rep to confirm count


### SetWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setwatch/id1639337983)

Log strength training workouts directly on your Apple Watch without needing your phone. Track exercises, reps, and rest times, then review your progress. Create custom routines and sync data with the Health app.

**Highlights:** Log exercises with reps, duration, and weights, Automatic rest timer, Health app integration, Create unlimited routines, Add custom exercises, View workout metrics

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rep Up for Watch free?

Rep Up for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SetWatch free?

SetWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rep Up for Watch or SetWatch?

SetWatch is rated higher. Rep Up for Watch averages 3.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while SetWatch averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Rep Up for Watch or SetWatch have ads?

Neither Rep Up for Watch nor SetWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rep Up for Watch or SetWatch?

Rep Up for Watch ships an update fortnightly, and SetWatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rep Up for Watch was updated on October 22, 2026 and SetWatch on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*