Comparison

Tacho vs Workout Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Tacho

Track your cycling workouts with this app, which functions as a bike computer on your Apple Watch and iPhone. It records key metrics like speed, heart rate, and elevation, syncing data to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Bike computer functionality
  • Track speed, heart rate, elevation
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Auto-pause feature
  • Barometric altimeter for accuracy
  • Real-time weather data
Features
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Tacho is a bike computer for the Apple Watch and iPhone. With the Tacho Watch app, you can track your bike workouts and save them to the Apple Health app on your iPhone. You can use the Tacho Watch app with or without an iPhone. Start your tracking on the Apple Watch. With the Tacho iPhone app, you can then see key metrics like speed, heart rate, elevation, incline, wind speed and direction, and air temperature. On the Apple Watch, you'll also see average and maximum speed, pulse, and ascent and descent. With the auto-pause function, only the time and distance you are actually moving is counted. The barometric altimeter ensures accurate altitude measurement. It automatically calibrates itself based on the GPS signal as you move. Weather data is updated every 5 to 15 minutes depending on your speed and location. The following data is stored in the Apple Health app on your iPhone: - ride time - distance - route - altitude (ascent/descent) - speed - pulse - calories burned - air temperature - air humidity - weather condition - events (pause start/end, movement start/end) In the Settings app on your iPhone, you can configure the Tacho app to your liking. You can choose between altimetry via GPS or barometer, configure units of measurement, customize the appearance and disable the auto-pause functionality. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Tracker

This app helps you create, follow, and track gym workouts with personalized routines and a comprehensive exercise guide. Monitor your progress, save favorite workouts, and use built-in timers to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Tailored workout routines
  • Progress tracking (reps & weight)
  • Comprehensive exercise guide
  • Customizable favorite workouts
  • Workout history analysis
  • In-app set timers
Features
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Stop guessing what weight to lift. Reps auto-calculates every set based on your strength, so you walk into the gym with a plan — not a question mark. 50+ ready-made programs. 300+ exercises. Zero guesswork. KNOW YOUR WEIGHTS BEFORE YOU TRAIN Set your max once, and Reps prescribes the exact weight for every working set and warmup. No more mental math. No more "what did I lift last time?" TRACK WITHOUT THE HASSLE Log sets in seconds. See your previous performance right on screen. Stay focused on lifting, not typing. PROGRAMS FOR EVERY GOAL Whether you're building muscle, gaining strength, or training with dumbbells at home — there's a plan ready to go. Beginner to advanced. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track your strength gains over time with per-exercise charts. Watch your numbers climb. 300+ EXERCISES WITH GUIDES Every movement includes illustrations and instructions. Filter by muscle group or equipment. BUILT FOR THE GYM - Apple Health integration - Offline mode — no Wi-Fi needed mid-set - Works on iPhone & iPad --- Terms of use: https://www.repsworkoutapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy notice: https://www.repsworkoutapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tacho4 screens
Workout Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Workout Tracker at Free against Tacho's $4.99. Workout Tracker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Tacho's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

Workout Tracker is free to download; Tacho costs $4.99 up front. Workout Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tacho asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workout Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tacho's written reviews are positive against 87% of Workout Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tacho ships an update every 6 weeks, Workout Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Tacho versus Workout Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTachoWorkout Tracker
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFriedemann BartelsJames Rogers

Customer experience

Tacho

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative10.5%

Workout Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

Tacho

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Workout Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • Reps Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Reps Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Reps Plus7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Reps Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Reps Plus7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Reps Plus1 Month trial$19.993 Months
  • Reps Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Reps Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Reps Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Reps Plus1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reps Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Tacho free?
Tacho costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workout Tracker free?
Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tacho or Workout Tracker?
Workout Tracker is rated higher. Tacho averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Workout Tracker averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Tacho or Workout Tracker have ads?
Workout Tracker shows ads; Tacho does not.
Which is updated more often, Tacho or Workout Tracker?
Tacho ships an update every 6 weeks, and Workout Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tacho was updated on September 14, 2026 and Workout Tracker on September 17, 2026.

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