Comparison

RepCount vs Iron

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RepCount

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
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To maximize your results in the gym you need to track your workouts. There is a saying that "what you don't measure, you can't improve". Don't worry, RepCount got you covered. It is a quick and simple workout log for strength training. RepCount won't lift the weights for you, but it makes tracking and analyzing your results effortless! RepCount has been downloaded more than 1 million times and is recommended by powerlifters, bodybuilders and personal trainers all over the world. Logging your workouts with RepCount is free without ads! Log unlimited workouts, create as many workout programs and add as many exercises as you like. Want more? RepCount Premium gets you an intuitive superset feature, advanced statistics statistics of your progress including graphs of estimated one rep maxes, exercise volume, charts of personal records and more. First class customer support and active development. If you send us an email, expect us to answer it, fast! Our team is verify active on Instagram and Facebook, so make sure to follow us for the latest news. FREE FEATURES: - A simple and fast way to log your workouts, so you can focus on lifting weights. - Easy to add your own exercises - Log unlimited number of workouts - Create unlimited number of workout programs - A simple rest timer - Prefills todays workouts with the weights from the last workout, to save time and keep you motivated. - Basic cardio log of kcal, distance and duration PREMIUM FEATURES: - Table of rep records for each exercise. - Hardware accelerated charts of volume, estimated one rep max, heaviest weight, number of reps/sets and much much more. - Supersets done right! - Increase intensity with drop sets RepCount Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. It will automatically be renewed at the end of your subscription unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. HEALTH APP INTEGRATION: Sync RepCount workouts and body measurements with the Apple Health App. For support and feedback, don't hesitate to reach out at feedback@repcountapp.com Log your workouts with RepCount and take your lifting to the next level.

About

Iron

This free weightlifting tracker offers a clean interface for logging gym sessions. It includes smart features like automatic rest timers and PR recognition, with Apple Health integration and export options for your data.

Highlights
  • Workout logging
  • Apple Health integration
  • Automatic rest timer
  • PR recognition
  • Progress charts
  • Custom exercises
  • Data export
Features
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A modern and completely free weightlifting workout tracker. • Beautiful and simple user interface • Apple Health integration • Apple Watch companion app • Smart set completions • Automatic rest timer • Recognizes and highlights PRs • Well maintained library of built-in exercises • Create custom exercises • Charts to visualize your progress • Supports Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) • Siri Shortcuts - Privacy focused There are no analytics, no tracking, no 3rd party SDKs and no account. - Apple Health Iron logs your finished workouts in Apple Health and displays your bodyweight next to your previous workouts - No lock-in Export all of your workout data as plain text or JSON for manual editing or further analysis. Privacy Policy: https://iron.ka.codes/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://iron.ka.codes/tos.html The exercise images are from Everkinetic (license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en).

Screenshots

RepCount4 screens
Iron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iron at none against RepCount's 6. Iron also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 18.0). RepCount's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 231) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RepCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Iron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RepCount against 4.8 for Iron. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of RepCount's written reviews are positive against 96% of Iron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepCount ships an update every 11 days, Iron monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RepCount versus Iron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepCountIron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13K ratings) — better4.8 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews96.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better231
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiper Apps ABKarim Abou Zeid

Customer experience

RepCount

All ratings13,382 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.5%

Iron

All ratings231 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.9%

User reviews

RepCount

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Iron

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
  • 🎯 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Open source and privacy-focused
  • ⚙️ Highly customizable exercises and workouts
  • 📊 Excellent progress tracking and history

Room to improve

  • ❌ Limited cardio and machine exercise options
  • 🐛 Apple Health integration crashes phone
  • ⌨️ Keyboard overlaps buttons in some cases
  • 🎯 Muscle group classification too broad for compound lifts
  • ⏰ Workout timer can be confusing with time vs. weight tracking

Bugs and requests

RepCount

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Issues with adding exercises and selecting categories

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Integration with fitness tracking devices

Iron

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Apple Health integration causes phone crashes
  • Keyboard overlaps other buttons
  • Completed workouts display inconsistently (red vs. green)
  • Workouts don't auto-finish after extended inactivity, causing inflated duration times
  • Unable to edit reps or weight in some cases
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  • Recent update changed tracking from sets/weight/reps to time-based system without option to revert
  • iOS 14 compatibility issues (older review)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Cardio workout tracking options
  • More gym machine varieties in exercise library
  • Granular muscle group breakdown (e.g., separate shoulder heads, traps)
  • Customizable rest timer settings for compound vs. accessory work
  • Additional set tags (Warmup, Giant, Super sets)
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  • Plate calculator and lb/kg conversion tool
  • Multi-stat tracking capability
  • Ability to track timed exercises better
  • Workout sharing functionality with friends
  • More audible rest timer notification
  • Donation option to support developer
  • Improved widget options
  • FAQ documentation

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RepCount

Subscriptions6
  • RepCount Premium$4.991 Month
  • RepCount Premium$6.991 Month
  • RepCount Premium$29.991 Year
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  • RepCount Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • RepCount Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • RepCount Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Iron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepCount free?
RepCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron free?
Iron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepCount or Iron?
RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Iron averages 4.8 from 231 ratings.
Do RepCount or Iron have ads?
Neither RepCount nor Iron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepCount or Iron?
RepCount ships an update every 11 days, and Iron monthly. Most recently, RepCount was updated on October 18, 2026 and Iron on October 12, 2026.

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