# RepCount vs GainsLog

The clearest difference is rating: RepCount at 4.9 against GainsLog's 4.3. RepCount also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3). GainsLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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 GainsLog sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RepCount holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RepCount ships an update weekly, GainsLog every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepCount | GainsLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repcount-gym-workout-tracker/id594982044/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainslog-workout-log/id6752668975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siper Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/594982047) | [CARL MIKAEL OSSIAN HEMPEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840501017) |

## 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


### GainsLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainslog-workout-log/id6752668975)

This app provides a science-based system for building muscle and strength. It creates personalized workout plans, tracks progress with adaptive weight targets, and offers accountability features to keep users consistent.

**Highlights:** Personalized guided program builder, Progress tracking with visible improvements, Momentum tracking and session streaks, Adaptive weight targets, Set, rep, and PR tracking, 100+ exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GainsLog Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Gains Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| GainsLog Premium Yearly Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| GainsLog Pro Yearly Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Gains Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| GainsLog Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepCount free?

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

### Is GainsLog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RepCount or GainsLog?

RepCount is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while GainsLog averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do RepCount or GainsLog have ads?

Neither RepCount nor GainsLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepCount or GainsLog?

RepCount ships an update weekly, and GainsLog every 11 days. Most recently, RepCount was updated on October 28, 2026 and GainsLog on October 25, 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.*