# RepSpeed vs Arcus VBT

The clearest difference is rating: Arcus VBT at 5.0 against RepSpeed's 4.5. Arcus VBT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). RepSpeed's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepSpeed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Arcus VBT sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcus VBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RepSpeed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arcus VBT's.

RepSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, Arcus VBT weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepSpeed | Arcus VBT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repspeed/id1584279988/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sreyas Rangaraju](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570083962) | [夏雯 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896671999) |

## What reviewers say

### RepSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repspeed/id1584279988)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RepSpeed Premium | $0.99 | per month |


### Arcus VBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcus-vbt/id6778055009)

This app offers precise velocity-based training and jump performance analysis using your iPhone. Measure barbell movement, analyze jump takeoffs, and receive live voice feedback to optimize your workouts and track progress without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Precise VBT analysis, Jump performance measurement, Live voice feedback, Synchronized movement replay, Load-velocity profile building, Progress tracking and sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jump Pro Monthly | $6.69 | per month |
| Lift Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Ultra Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 10 Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Arcus Coach 20 Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Jump Pro Yearly | $45.90 | per year |
| Lift Pro Yearly | $54.90 | per year |
| Ultra Yearly | $75.90 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 10 Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Arcus Coach 20 Yearly | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepSpeed free?

RepSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcus VBT free?

Arcus VBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepSpeed or Arcus VBT?

Arcus VBT is rated higher. RepSpeed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Arcus VBT averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do RepSpeed or Arcus VBT have ads?

Neither RepSpeed nor Arcus VBT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepSpeed or Arcus VBT?

RepSpeed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arcus VBT weekly. Most recently, RepSpeed was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arcus VBT on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*