# RepCount vs Workout Timer Essential

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepCount at 93% against Workout Timer Essential's 50%. RepCount also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). Workout Timer Essential's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Workout Timer Essential sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RepCount holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of RepCount's written reviews are positive against 50% of Workout Timer Essential's.

RepCount ships an update weekly, Workout Timer Essential every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Workout Timer Essential |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-essential/id1316272592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Alessandro Pettazzoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316272591) |

## What reviewers say

### RepCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044)

This app helps you track and analyze your strength training workouts. Log unlimited exercises and programs for free, with an optional premium subscription for advanced features like supersets and detailed progress charts.

**Highlights:** Workout logging, Exercise creation, Workout program creation, Rest timer, Supersets, Advanced statistics, Health app integration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RepCount Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| RepCount Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| RepCount Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| RepCount Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| RepCount Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| RepCount Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Easy to use and log workouts
- 🚀 Customizable exercises and routines
- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress and overload

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💡 Lack of Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Missing calorie tracking
- 💡 Difficulty organizing routines and exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Issues with adding exercises and selecting categories

**Requested features**

- Ability to share routines and exercises
- Calendar view to see workout history
- Option to track RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
- Ability to track time-based exercises
- Folders or grouping for routines


### Workout Timer Essential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-essential/id1316272592)

A streamlined workout timer designed for simplicity and essential functionality. It offers a clean, bicolor interface and integrates with HealthKit for Apple Watch workout data. Support the developer with an optional in-app purchase to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Essential bicolor layout, HealthKit integration, Apple Watch workout functions, Streamlined design, Optional ad removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is Workout Timer Essential free?

Workout Timer Essential is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or Workout Timer Essential?

RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Workout Timer Essential averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RepCount or Workout Timer Essential have ads?

Neither RepCount nor Workout Timer Essential shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or Workout Timer Essential?

RepCount ships an update weekly, and Workout Timer Essential every 16 months. Most recently, RepCount was updated on October 30, 2026 and Workout Timer Essential on October 24, 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.*