Comparison

RepCount vs Running Journal

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

Running Journal

Log your running workouts to identify training patterns. Import runs from the Health app or create them manually, adding details like diet, intensity, and weather. Share your progress with friends and teammates.

Highlights
  • Log run distance, pace, duration
  • Track weather and location
  • Record intensity, workout type, shoe
  • Monitor shoe mileage
  • Share runs and view friends' workouts
  • Import from Health app or manual entry
Features
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Running Journal allows runners to log their workouts to look for training patterns. Users can import runs by integrating with the Health app or manually create runs-in app. Running Journal gives users the flexibility to add detailed information about their runs such as diet, intensity, weather, and soreness. Runners can also share their workouts with family, friends, teammates, and coaches. Features: - Track run distance, pace, and duration - Track run weather and location - Track run intensity, workout type, shoe used, and more - Track shoe mileage to know when to get a new pair - Share runs with friends and view their workouts - Import runs from the Health app or manually create runs in-app

Screenshots

RepCount4 screens
Running Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RepCount at 4.9 against Running Journal's 4.4. RepCount also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 5). Running Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Running Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RepCount holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of RepCount's written reviews are positive against 100% of Running Journal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepCount ships an update every 11 days, Running Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RepCount versus Running Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepCountRunning Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiper Apps ABYash Kothari

Customer experience

RepCount

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

Running Journal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Running Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Running Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepCount free?
RepCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Journal free?
Running Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepCount or Running Journal?
RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Running Journal averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do RepCount or Running Journal have ads?
Neither RepCount nor Running Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepCount or Running Journal?
RepCount ships an update every 11 days, and Running Journal every 2 months. Most recently, RepCount was updated on October 18, 2026 and Running Journal on October 4, 2026.

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