# RepCount vs Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: RepCount at none against Alpha Progression Gym Tracker's shown. RepCount also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2.2K). Alpha Progression Gym Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 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 4.9 for Alpha Progression Gym Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 92% positive.

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, Alpha Progression Gym Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Alpha Progression Gym Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews) | [4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-progression-gym-tracker/id1462277793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 92.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Alpha Progression GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415737680) |

## 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


### Alpha Progression Gym Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-progression-gym-tracker/id1462277793)

This app helps you maximize muscle gains and track your fitness progress with personalized workout plans and advanced progression recommendations. It features a vast exercise database, workout tracking tools, and insights to optimize your strength training journey.

**Highlights:** Customized muscle building workout plans, Progression recommendations for weight and reps, Workout tracker with rep and weight log, Extensive exercise database with videos, Graphs and insights for workout analysis, Comprehensive periodization tools, Shareable workout plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan for best results | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan for best results | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan  Legacy | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan for best results | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan for best results | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Excellent for progressive overload and tracking progress
- 🎯 Customizable workout plans based on goals and equipment
- 📚 Detailed exercise instructions and videos
- 🔧 Flexibility to replace exercises
- ⏱️ Useful rest timers and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lack of Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Concerns about free features being locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with logging and tracking sets and reps
- App freezing or crashing during workouts
- Problems with syncing data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track cardio and other fitness activities
- Implement social features to share workouts and connect with others
- Allow for more customization of workout plans and exercises
- Integrate with other fitness apps and devices (e.g., Strava, Apple Health)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is Alpha Progression Gym Tracker free?

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker?

RepCount and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do RepCount or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker have ads?

Alpha Progression Gym Tracker shows ads; RepCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or Alpha Progression Gym Tracker?

RepCount ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker weekly. Most recently, RepCount was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alpha Progression Gym Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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