# RepCount vs Bench Gym Log

The clearest difference is rating: RepCount at 4.9 against Bench Gym Log's 4.5. RepCount also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 140) and review sentiment (93% vs 70%). Bench Gym Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

RepCount holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 140, 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 70% of Bench Gym Log's.

RepCount ships an update weekly, Bench Gym Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Bench Gym Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-gym-log/id1608629087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Bench LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608629089) |

## 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


### Bench Gym Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bench-gym-log/id1608629087)

This app helps you track your weightlifting progress with detailed logging, custom workout creation, and insightful performance dashboards. It supports various exercise types and offers features like rest timers, strength charts, and muscle activation analysis. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced lifter, it provides tools to optimize your training.

**Highlights:** Intuitive workout logging interface, Support for various exercise types, Rest timer with background notifications, Strength and volume charts, Comprehensive exercise catalog, Customizable goals and workout sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bench Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Bench Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bench Premium - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💪 Great for tracking workouts
- 📈 Motivating progress charts
- 🏋️‍♀️ Large exercise library
- 🎯 Helps achieve fitness goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck on weight entry screen
- 👎 Subscription model questionable
- 🤔 No place for exercise notes
- 🤷‍♀️ Incompatible with iPhone 14
- ⚠️ Clipboard access concerns

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot get past weight entry
- 🐛 No 'next' button on weight screen
- 🐛 App not compatible with iPhone 14
- 🐛 No done button on keyboard
- 🐛 Cannot close keyboard to proceed

**Requested features**

- Add plyometrics exercises
- Include space for set notes
- Add notes for each set and rep ranges
- Option to add custom lifts
- Ability to make notes on sets (e.g., failure)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is Bench Gym Log free?

Bench Gym Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or Bench Gym Log?

RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Bench Gym Log averages 4.5 from 140 ratings.

### Do RepCount or Bench Gym Log have ads?

Neither RepCount nor Bench Gym Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or Bench Gym Log?

RepCount ships an update weekly, and Bench Gym Log every 9 days. Most recently, RepCount was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bench Gym Log on October 27, 2026.

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