Smart Workout Counter vs BARBALAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable workout routines
- Automatic counting of sets/time
- Workout flow visualization
- Pause and navigate sessions
- Background music support
- Multiple voice cues
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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.
BARBALAN
This app provides real-time feedback and coaching during exercises by detecting imbalances with high accuracy. It helps estimate your 1 repetition maximum and measures velocity for advanced training. Improve your form, prevent injuries, and train more effectively with your personal 24/7 training companion.
- Real-time unbalanced form detection
- 0.01° accuracy inclination detection
- Estimation of 1 repetition maximum (1RM)
- Velocity Based Training (VBT) measurement
- Workout log management
- Injury prevention coaching
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What is BARBALAN BARBALAN coaches and spots you during exercise 1) Every single unbalanced form detection and real time feedback with 0.01° accuracy 2) Estimation of 1 repetition max (1RM) 3) Measurement of Velocty (Velocity Based Training, VBT) Enjoy 24/7 training mate only for you Stay focused, Be stable, Be smart with BARBALAN Who needs BARBALAN? Have you ever had shoulder pain while doing weight lifting? Have you every had knee pain after doing squats? What if only one plate came down after exercise? The cause is "balance instability" If you correct your tilted posture, you can exercise more safely and more effectively. It is installed in an appropriate position with a barbell or a stretching bar, and it catches even a 0.01 degree inclination and coaches you every time it breaks. Reports are free to manage your workout log.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Workout Counter at 4.9 against BARBALAN's 1.0. Smart Workout Counter also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). BARBALAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Smart Workout Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BARBALAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Workout Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Smart Workout Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of BARBALAN's.
Smart Workout Counter ships an update every 3 days, BARBALAN monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart Workout Counter | BARBALAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JEONGSIM CHOI | Junho Hong |
Customer experience
Smart Workout Counter
BARBALAN
In-app purchases
Smart Workout Counter
- Premium Version$0.99
BARBALAN
No in-app purchases
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