Comparison

Brain in Hand vs Big Workout Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brain in Hand

This digital support system helps manage difficult situations, improve memory, and cope with anxiety to foster independence. It integrates with web software and human support for comprehensive assistance.

Highlights
  • Manage difficult situations
  • Improve memory recall
  • Cope with anxiety
  • Increase independence
  • Access coping strategies
  • Monitor wellbeing
  • Request extra help
Features
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Brain in Hand helps autistic and ADHD people manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, and feel more confident at work, in education, and in everyday life. Our neurodiversity support platform combines specialist human coaching, always-available digital tools, and 24/7 on-demand human support. Brain in Hand is available through funding routes including Access to Work and Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), as well as private subscription. To find out more about access and funding options, visit www.braininhand.co.uk Features include: - Guided pathways to get started - Tools for reflection and mood tracking - Personalised strategies and solutions library - Planning tools - 24/7 on-demand human support - Specialist coaching from UK-based ILM Level 3+ trained coaches Brain in Hand is designed to support you beyond scheduled coaching sessions, helping you navigate difficult moments as they happen. Real human support is available through the app whenever extra help is needed. Brain in Hand supports people across education, employment, and everyday life, helping build confidence, independence, and practical strategies that work for them.

About

Big Workout Counter

Features
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Big Workout Counter counts your reps out loud, so your eyes can stay off the screen and your mind on the movement. Choose your sets, reps per set, seconds per rep and rest between sets, then press Start. After a short get-ready countdown, each rep number is spoken and shown huge on screen. Between sets a rest countdown runs, and the next set is announced when it is time to go again. FEATURES β€’ Spoken rep count at the pace you choose, from half a second to ten minutes per rep β€’ Up to 99 sets and 999 reps per set β€’ Rest timer between sets, with the next set announced β€’ Get-ready countdown with a spoken 3, 2, 1 β€’ Big, high-contrast numbers you can read from across the room β€’ Pause, resume or finish early at any time β€’ Summary of total time, sets and reps completed β€’ Keeps the screen awake while you train β€’ Speaks over your music, even with the silent switch on β€’ Remembers your last settings β€’ Works offline: no account, no ads, no tracking Great for tempo training, bodyweight circuits, physio and rehab exercises, planks and holds, and any routine where you would rather listen than count.

Screenshots

Brain in Hand4 screens
Big Workout Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Big Workout Counter at 15.0 against Brain in Hand's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Brain in Hand versus Big Workout Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain in HandBig Workout Counter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews43.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrain in HandarroWebs Inc

In-app purchases

None

Brain in Hand

No in-app purchases

None

Big Workout Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain in Hand free?
Brain in Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Workout Counter free?
Big Workout Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brain in Hand or Big Workout Counter have ads?
Neither Brain in Hand nor Big Workout Counter shows ads.

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