# RepCount vs Rx Alert

The clearest difference is price: RepCount at Free against Rx Alert's $0.99. RepCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Rx Alert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RepCount is free to download; Rx Alert costs $0.99 up front. RepCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Rx Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

RepCount ships an update weekly, Rx Alert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Rx Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Ryan Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456867166) |

## What reviewers say

### RepCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044)

This app helps you track your weightlifting and strength training progress. Log exercises, create custom routines, and monitor your performance over time. It works offline and syncs across devices, with an optional premium upgrade for advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Log weights, reps, and various exercise types, Create and save custom workout routines, Rest timer with lock screen integration, Offline functionality and cross-device sync, Track personal records and progress charts (Premium), Supersets and drop sets (Premium), Export workouts to CSV (Premium)

**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


### Rx Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rx-alert/id1622253475)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is Rx Alert free?

Rx Alert costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RepCount or Rx Alert have ads?

Neither RepCount nor Rx Alert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or Rx Alert?

RepCount ships an update weekly, and Rx Alert fortnightly. Most recently, RepCount was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rx Alert on November 7, 2026.

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