Comparison

MetCount vs Better Workout

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

Head to head
About

MetCount

Track various workout types like AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and Rounds for Time. Log your workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health. Enjoy background execution with audio and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Rounds for Time workout modes
  • Logs workouts, heart rate, and calories to Apple Health
  • Background workout execution
  • Audio and haptic feedback
  • AirPods mode with workout assistant
  • Now Playing screen music control
  • Complications for live progress viewing
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The following workout modes are supported: 1) AMRAP - "as many rounds as possible" in a fixed time cap 2) EMOM - "every minute on the minute". But any interval is supported, including 1 minute intervals 3) Tabata - 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 4 minutes 4) Rounds for time - Complete a fixed amount of rounds as quickly as possible, within a time cap Here are some hightlights: 1) Workouts, heart rate data, and calories are logged to your Apple Health and Activity apps. 2) AirPods mode with an assistant that tells you useful information about your workout 3) Use the Now Playing screen to control music or podcasts 4) Use complications to view live workout progress, and previous workout performance. More Information: Workouts are logged to your Apple Health and Activity apps. While you are working out, this app continues to run in the background. Background execution grants the following abilities: 1) The app continues to run throughout the entire workout session, even when you lower your wrist or interact with a different app. When you raise your wrist, the app reappears, letting you quickly check your current progress and performance, complete a round, undo a round, pause, or end the workout. 2) If you navigate back to the watch face, a small icon will be available at the top of the screen, indicating that a workout session is running. You can tap the icon to navigate back to this app. 3) The app continues to receive data from HealthKit and Apple Watch’s sensors in the background. 4) The app will give audio and haptic feedback for time running out while running in the background.

About

Better Workout

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs
  • Guided exercise sets with sound indicators
  • Create custom time or rep-based workouts
  • Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency)
  • Achievement system for hitting goals
Features
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Achieve your fitness goals with the best interval timer app! Be it Tabata, HIIT or Circuit training. Get in the best shape of your life! Better Workout was planned and designed to be as simple as possible and easy to use. Focusing specifically on the workout experience so you have confidence during your workouts. We are excited to continue improving and evolving the app with our Better Workout community in the process. FEATURES Programs Better Workout includes 4 different programs to choose from based on your personal goals. When you choose a program you are guided through a full set of exercises with a big timer, name of the exercise and sound indicator. This takes any guesswork out and keeps you focused on your exercise. Custom Workouts Better Workout allows you to create your own workouts wether time or repetition (reps) based. Create your HiiT workout or your weight lifting session. It's up to you what type of workout you want to do! Progress The path to a fit, healthy life is easier when you can track your progress. Keep track of your progress by weight, calories burned, how many times this week you've worked out. Consistency is key so as you continually hit your goals the app will reward you with achievements along the way! Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.martinlasek.com/terms-of-use-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Better Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better Workout at 100% against MetCount's 56%. Better Workout also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). MetCount's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MetCount asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Better Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of MetCount's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetCount ships an update every 2 days, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MetCount versus Better Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetCountBetter Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1725 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett KuprelMartin Lasek

Customer experience

MetCount

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Better Workout

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MetCount

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Better Workout

Subscriptions6
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
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  • Better Workout Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Better Workout Pro (1 Year)$11.991 Year
  • Better Workout Pro (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Better Workout Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Better Workout Pro - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MetCount free?
MetCount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Workout free?
Better Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MetCount or Better Workout?
Better Workout is rated higher. MetCount averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do MetCount or Better Workout have ads?
Neither MetCount nor Better Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetCount or Better Workout?
MetCount ships an update every 2 days, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, MetCount was updated on June 2, 2026 and Better Workout on June 10, 2026.

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