# RepCount vs 1st Phorm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepCount at 93% against 1st Phorm's 71%. RepCount also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). 1st Phorm's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 1st Phorm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RepCount holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of RepCount's written reviews are positive against 71% of 1st Phorm's.

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, 1st Phorm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | 1st Phorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 70.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 80 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [First Phorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445819599) |

## 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


### 1st Phorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1st-phorm/id1445819600)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers personalized fitness and nutrition plans, including custom workouts and simple meal tracking with barcode scanning or photo logging. It connects users with certified coaches for ongoing support and accountability, alongside educational content and community features.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition tracking, Customizable workouts, 1-on-1 coaching, Goal and habit tracking, Community support, Transformation challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard: Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium: Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Standard: Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium: Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Life changing
- 👍 User friendly
- 🤝 Great community and support
- 🧠 Comprehensive education and guidance
- 🔑 Personalized coaching and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 📤 Difficulty inputting and saving food items
- 🤖 Impersonal and automated coaching responses
- 💰 Recent price increases
- 🚫 Lack of free version options

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not loading properly
- Food and weight data disappearing
- Login and account issues after updates
- Inconsistent step tracking

**Requested features**

- Calendar view to manage workouts
- Apple Health integration
- Customizable workout plans
- Improved food database and barcode scanning
- Ability to adjust macros in meal plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is 1st Phorm free?

1st Phorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or 1st Phorm?

RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while 1st Phorm averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do RepCount or 1st Phorm have ads?

Neither RepCount nor 1st Phorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or 1st Phorm?

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, and 1st Phorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, RepCount was updated on September 25, 2026 and 1st Phorm on September 26, 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.*