Comparison

RepCount vs Askesis

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

Askesis

This precision interval timer is designed for Tabata and HIIT workouts, offering a distraction-free experience. It features a clean, high-contrast display with configurable sprint, recovery, and round durations. The app prioritizes user privacy with zero data collection and offline execution.

Highlights
  • Precision interval timing
  • Configurable sprint and recovery intervals
  • High-contrast display
  • Focus-first UI
  • Zero data collection
  • Offline execution
Features
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Askesis I/O: The Machine for Discipline. Most interval timers are cluttered with social features, ads, and unnecessary noise. Askesis I/O is built on a different philosophy: The timer is not the workout; you are. This is a precision tool designed for Tabata and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It provides exactly what you need to execute your session and nothing you don't. No accounts to create, no data to sync, and absolutely no distractions. Core Architecture: Precision Timing: Clean, high-contrast display with distinct visual states for "Sprint" (Work), "Recover" (Rest), and "Ready" phases. Total Control: Fully configurable Session Setup. Adjust your Sprint duration, Recovery intervals, and Total Rounds to fit your specific protocol. Native Dark Mode: Includes a dedicated, high-contrast Dark Mode for low-light environments or OLED efficiency. Focus-First UI: Large, legible typography ensures you can read the clock from across the room or while in motion. Privacy Protocol: Zero Data Collection: Askesis I/O does not collect, store, or transmit user data. Offline Execution: Works entirely on-device. No internet connection required. Input the work. Askesis measures the rest.

Screenshots

RepCount4 screens
Askesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askesis at none against RepCount's 6. RepCount's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, 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. Askesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RepCount against 5.0 for Askesis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepCount has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RepCount versus Askesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepCountAskesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiper Apps ABJohn Fite

Customer experience

RepCount

All ratings13,382 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews696 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.4%

Askesis

All ratings1 ratings
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

Askesis

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

Askesis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepCount free?
RepCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepCount or Askesis?
Askesis is rated higher. RepCount averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Askesis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RepCount or Askesis have ads?
Neither RepCount nor Askesis shows ads.

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