Comparison

RepSpeed vs PDC Performance

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

Head to head
About

RepSpeed

This app uses your phone's camera to analyze barbell lifts, providing detailed metrics like bar path, velocity, and power. Optimize your training, improve form, and get stronger faster with advanced analytics.

Highlights
  • Automatic barbell detection
  • Barbell path visualization
  • Velocity and power metrics
  • Video recording and upload
  • Repetition tracking
  • Workout notes
Features
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Best barbell tracking app! Simply record a video from the side of your barbell lift to get detailed analytics such as bar path, range of motion, velocity/speed, and power. Join the tens of thousands of people using analytics to optimize their training and get stronger faster with this app! https://www.repspeed.net/ Features: Automatic barbell detection Trim video to eliminate excess time Take video with camera or upload from video on device Easily visualize repetitions over time View barbell path throughout lift Frame by frame playback Add notes to every workout Unlimited videos for analysis (premium) View time, velocity, and power for every repetition and set average (premium) RPE and One-Rep max calculation coming soon (premium) Use cases: Velocity based training - Lift in the correct velocity range. Power based training - Train to maximize power to increase vertical jump and explosiveness. Olympic Lifting - Know if failed lift was technical (didn't get under the bar fast enough) or because of strength (bar did not reach adequate height to get under) Correct form - Ensure the bar path is completely vertical, squat depth is low enough, catch is not too low during power clean, etc. User's thoughts: "I like seeing how fast I’m performing each rep for things like pause squats and more explosive Olympic lifts" "Nice way to visualize how much time you have between reps" "Let's me measure power on my lifts without having to spend lots of money" "I've never been able to measure my workouts so easily before" Privacy Policy: https://repspeed.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Privacy%20Policy.htm Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Don't waste hundreds of dollars buying inaccurate accelerometers or other bulky hardware to track the barbell. With just your phone and an inexpensive $1/month subscription, you'll have everything you need to optimize your training.

About

PDC Performance

This app synchronizes video with performance data from a Bluetooth clip to analyze your lifts. It provides detailed metrics, helps improve technique with video comparison, and is designed for powerlifters and coaches. Track progress, assess competition standards, and store your training data.

Highlights
  • Video-performance synchronization
  • Automatic rep and lift phase detection
  • Detailed performance metrics (velocity, range of motion)
  • Side-by-side video comparison tool
  • Custom depth and height targets with audio cues
  • Competition standard assessment
  • 10 minutes of free video storage
Features
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Video-Performance Sync -- Connect to our app with our powerful and lightweight Bluetooth Performance Clip. Using advanced motion algorithms, the PDC app automatically detects repetitions and lift phases, displaying a detailed waveform of your movement that syncs automatically with recorded videos seconds after completing your exercise (video recording is optional). Post-Set Metrics -- Receive, concise reports that compare the current set's performance with your all-time best at that weight/rep range. Compare weight lifted, rep speed, range of motion, tempo consistency, and pause duration with the previous set, then receive weight and rep recommendations for next next set. Detects set trends and technique breakdown from rep to rep. Improve Technique -- The app’s side-by-side video comparison and velocity slider tool make it easy to pinpoint technical breakdown, isolate lift phases, and identify sticking points for targeted improvement. Built for Powerlifters and Coaches -- Set custom depth or height targets, and receive audio cues mid-set when you hit or pass them. After training, instantly assess whether each rep meets competition standards—including depth, range of motion, and downward motion. Store all of your sets and exercises on our app, included with thumbnails and sorted by date, weight, reps, or difficulty (10 minutes of free video storage included). Performance Clip -- Our Bluetooth Performance Clip attaches to your arm or leg with our PDC bands (4 attachment bands XS-XXL included) and transmits real-time data directly to the free PDC app. The clip has a range of up to 50m and is rechargeable with 8 hours of battery life. Why PDC Stands Out -- PDC combines the affordability of consumer devices with the depth and accuracy of professional-grade tools. It’s visual, intuitive, and powerful, designed to make performance analysis accessible to everyone—from recreational lifters to elite competitors. Our small yet dedicated team is continuously refining PDC with user feedback so it can become a staple performance tracking solution for powerlifters and performance athletes worldwide. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RepSpeed4 screens
PDC Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDC Performance at every 2 days against RepSpeed's every 2 weeks. RepSpeed's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. RepSpeed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and PDC Performance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RepSpeed holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RepSpeed's written reviews are positive against 60% of PDC Performance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, PDC Performance every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RepSpeed versus PDC Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepSpeedPDC Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSreyas RangarajuFaysal Al-Zand

Customer experience

RepSpeed

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

PDC Performance

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RepSpeed

Subscriptions1
  • RepSpeed Premium14 Days trial$0.991 Month
3 purchases

PDC Performance

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium for Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is RepSpeed free?
RepSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDC Performance free?
PDC Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RepSpeed or PDC Performance?
RepSpeed is rated higher. RepSpeed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PDC Performance averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do RepSpeed or PDC Performance have ads?
Neither RepSpeed nor PDC Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepSpeed or PDC Performance?
RepSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDC Performance every 2 days. Most recently, RepSpeed was updated on September 6, 2026 and PDC Performance on September 19, 2026.

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