# RepCount vs Gym Exercises & Workouts

The clearest difference is update cadence: RepCount at every 2 weeks against Gym Exercises & Workouts's monthly. RepCount also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3.7K). Gym Exercises & Workouts's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gym Exercises & Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RepCount against 4.8 for Gym Exercises & Workouts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of RepCount's written reviews are positive against 89% of Gym Exercises & Workouts's.

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, Gym Exercises & Workouts monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Gym Exercises & Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-exercises-and-workouts/id1329435607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Adam First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329435606) |

## 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

**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


### Gym Exercises & Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-exercises-and-workouts/id1329435607)

Create and log unlimited custom workouts with a vast library of exercises. Track your progress with detailed history and graphs to build strength and confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced lifters alike.

**Highlights:** Create custom workouts, 140+ predefined workouts, Exercise library with instructions, Workout history and graphs, Custom exercise creation, Adjustable rest timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Gym Exercises Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful exercise demonstrations
- 🚀 Comprehensive exercise library
- 💪 Effective workouts
- 🆓 Completely free app
- 📚 Detailed exercise instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 📵 Inability to use app offline
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing custom exercises
- 🙄 Ads blocking functionality
- 🔀 Inability to change exercise order in workouts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch after recent update
- Custom exercises not saving properly
- Rest timer not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to view targeted muscle groups for each exercise
- Option to download/export workout history
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Calorie estimation feature
- Ability to share custom workouts with others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is Gym Exercises & Workouts free?

Gym Exercises & Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or Gym Exercises & Workouts?

RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Gym Exercises & Workouts averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do RepCount or Gym Exercises & Workouts have ads?

Neither RepCount nor Gym Exercises & Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or Gym Exercises & Workouts?

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gym Exercises & Workouts monthly. Most recently, RepCount was updated on September 30, 2026 and Gym Exercises & Workouts on September 28, 2026.

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