# RepCount vs Running Journal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | Running Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-journal/id6444382884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [Yash Kothari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654359222) |

## 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


### Running Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-journal/id6444382884)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*