Tempo Training vs FitKit Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo Training
This app helps you structure your strength training workouts by setting custom tempos for each exercise phase. It guides you through eccentric, bottom hold, concentric, and top hold movements, tracks your sets and reps, and provides acoustic and visual cues for each command.
- Customizable tempo for exercise phases
- Set eccentric, bottom hold, concentric, and top hold times
- Track sets and reps
- Acoustic and visual command cues
- Skip sets functionality
- Varying rep schemes
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We wanted to create this app as intuitive as possible. We want you to be able to focus on your workout and not bother with counting or anything else. How to: First: Set your Tempo. You have four numbers/counts. They are always in the same order. 1. Eccentric/DOWN - you lowering the weight e.g. Squat from standing to the bottom. 2. Bottom/HOLD - you pausing at your lowest position. 3. Concentric/UP - you standing up with the weight. 4. Top/HOLD - you fully extended/standing with the weight. Second: Set where you want to start the movement. In a Squat or a Bench Press you start from a standing or extended position. Therefore your counts will start with the „DOWN" command. In a Deadlift or Pull up you have to lift the weight or pull yourself up first! Therefore your counts will start with the „UP" command. The starting phase number will be highlighted in green. Third: Set your Sets/Reps/Rest Here you will see the time under tension for each set and for the total workout. That’s it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy! Pro Tips: „SKIP“ if you don’t manage to fulfill your reps in a set, just hit „SKIP“ and the set ist done. The „Rest Time“ you set before will automatically start after hitting „SKIP“. On the Pause screen you will see your actual set and reps. Varying Reps in a workout Let’s say you don’t want to do the classic 5 x 12 Reps. Something more fancy like 7 - 11 - 15 - 11- 7 Reps. Just set your Reps to „15“ your highest rep number of the workout and then just „SKIP“ every set after you did your target reps. Acoustic and optic output: Mute or don’t mute ;-) You will hear the commands like this: DOWN and UP with up to three seconds will be seen or heard as DOWN-DOWN-DOWN or UP-UP-UP. From a four second count it will be like this: DONW - 2 - 3 - 4 or UP - 2 - 3 - 4 The „HOLDs“ either BOTTOM or TOP will always be just seen or heard as „HOLD“ no matter how long you want to hold.
FitKit Pro
This app provides professional timing tools for various fitness activities, including interval training and strength workouts. It offers features like metronomes, tempo trainers, and EMOM timers to help users stay focused and consistent during their sessions. Users can also create custom playlists, track progress, and receive workout updates.
- Metronome for rhythm control
- Tempo Trainer for rep structure
- Tabata Timer for HIIT
- EMOM timer for intervals
- Customizable workout playlists
- Progress tracking and history
- Video capture for exercise review
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FitKit Pro - Precision Timing for Every Workout FitKit Pro is a streamlined collection of professional-grade timing tools designed for functional fitness, strength training, and interval-based workouts. Whether you are training in the gym, on the track, or at home, FitKit Pro helps you stay focused, consistent, and in control of every session. Essential Timing Tools Metronome Dial in running cadence or control the rhythm of repetitive drills like jumping, hopping, or mobility work. Tempo Trainer Structure every rep with precise control over concentric, isometric, eccentric, and rest phases. No more counting - just train. Tabata Timer Perfect for HIIT and interval workouts with customizable work and rest ratios. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Set your interval and let it repeat automatically for a defined number of rounds and sets. Workout Timer Simple, flexible timing for any workout or session. Playlist Integration Keep your training flowing with integrated audio cues and timing support. Can share between devices (ex. your PT can develop the exercise playlist, and then share it directly to your app). Capture videos for each exercise for later review by the user. Create Circuits (exercise repeat cycles) within your Playlist Progress view Shows your exercise history over a selectable period of time. Help keep you accountable. Built for Training Flow • Clean, distraction-free interface • Audio cues and haptics to keep you on track • Fast setup so you can start training immediately • Designed for real workouts, not just basic timing • Wirelessly, and securely, receive workout updates from your clinician More to Come FitKit Pro continues to evolve with new tools and enhancements focused on improving your training experience. Free Trial Download FitKit Pro and try each tool three times before choosing a subscription. Subscription Options Unlock full access to all tools with a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase option. Subscriptions include: • Ongoing updates and improvements • Bug fixes and performance enhancements • Access to new tools as they are released Subscription Details • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://FitKitPro.app/app-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FitKit Pro at Free against Tempo Training's $1.99. FitKit Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Tempo Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On 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
FitKit Pro is free to download; Tempo Training costs $1.99 up front. FitKit Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tempo Training asks for nothing beyond the download.
FitKit Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitKit Pro has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Tempo Training's written reviews are positive against 100% of FitKit Pro's.
Tempo Training ships an update every 3 weeks, FitKit Pro every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Tempo Training | FitKit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Sowa-Israel | Schumacher Physical Therapy and Performance |
Customer experience
Tempo Training
FitKit Pro
In-app purchases
Tempo Training
No in-app purchases
FitKit Pro
- Base Utilities (1-month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Base Utilities (1-year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
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