Comparison

StrengthTempo vs TempoReps

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

Head to head
About

StrengthTempo

Features
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StrengthTempo is a focused strength training timer built for lifters who care about rhythm, control, and consistency. StrengthTempo now supports more languages and lets you share completed workouts as images, making it easier to use, save, and share your training progress. Set precise timing for every rep phase, follow your workout with clear cues, and keep your training organized with an action library, training setups, and cycles that are easy to manage. Whether you are working on better form, stricter tempo, or more repeatable sessions, StrengthTempo helps you stay locked in from the first rep to the last. What makes StrengthTempo different StrengthTempo is designed for real lifting sessions, not for endless setup. It gives you the structure you need to train with intent while keeping the interface fast, simple, and gym-friendly. Use it to: Set exact rep tempo for eccentric, pause, and concentric phases Build and organize your action library Create training setups for different sessions Arrange cycles so you know what to train each day Run focused sessions with clear timing cues Review completed workouts and recent training history Key features Precise tempo control Create custom tempo settings for each lift so every rep is more controlled, consistent, and repeatable. Action library, training, and cycles Keep your lifting organized with reusable actions, structured training setups, and cycles that help you stay on plan. Session-first training flow Start quickly, manage your session clearly, and move through each lift without unnecessary friction. Optional haptics and sound cues Stay on tempo without staring at the screen. Use haptics and light audio cues for phase changes when you want extra guidance. Workout history Look back at recent sessions and track what you trained. Offline-first, with optional sync Use the app fully offline, with optional iCloud sync when you want your data available across devices. Built for focused lifters StrengthTempo is made for lifters who want cleaner reps, better rhythm, and a more structured training flow. If tempo matters to your training, this app is built for you. Train with purpose. Move with rhythm. Make every rep count. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TempoReps

This app provides a versatile workout timer with multiple modes for strength training, HIIT, and circuits. It offers precise tempo control, custom intervals, and companion features like an Apple Watch app and Live Activities. Designed for gym use with a clear display and background operation.

Highlights
  • Multiple workout modes (Tempo, EMOM, HIIT, AMRAP, etc.)
  • Precise tempo control for strength training
  • Customizable intervals and round summaries
  • Apple Watch app and Live Activities support
  • Clear, readable display for gym environments
  • Background timer operation
  • Private by design, no account required
Features
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Never lose count of a set or cut a rest short again. TempoReps is a workout and interval timer for strength training, HIIT, gym circuits, and WOD-style sessions: Tempo, EMOM, TABATA, AMRAP, For Time, MIX, Rest, Stopwatch, and Mirror in one focused app. 9 MODES — INCLUDED - TEMPO: Sets x Reps with full tempo control (3-0-X-1 notation). Control eccentric, concentric, and pause phases for strength and muscle work. - EMOM: Every Minute On the Minute with custom intervals and visible round summaries - TABATA: High-intensity interval training with configurable work/rest phases - AMRAP: As Many Rounds As Possible with countdown timer - FOR TIME: Count up with optional time cap and round tracking - MIX: Build custom gym circuits combining work, rest, and any interval type - REST: dedicated rest timer for recovery between sets, attempts, or supersets, with a visible set counter and one-tap reset after each interval - STOPWATCH: Simple stopwatch with centisecond precision - MIRROR: Work at your pace, then let rest mirror your effort with a configurable work-to-rest ratio COMPANION FEATURES INCLUDED - Apple Watch app with all 9 modes on your wrist - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Playback audio with a Settings sound check, queued voice countdowns, and custom haptics FREE — AND IT STAYS FREE All nine timers, the Apple Watch app, the Live Activity, the beep, voice and percussion alerts, the haptics: none of it sits behind a purchase. No account, no ads, no session limit, nothing that expires. The free tier also holds 2 saved configurations and MIX circuits of up to 2 blocks, and whatever you already saved keeps running untouched. WHAT TEMPOREPS PRO ADDS Two things, both about your library. Saved configurations go from 2 to 20, so Monday's tempo work, Thursday's EMOM and your warm-up all sit one tap away. And the 2-block cap on MIX disappears, so a whole circuit — work, rest, AMRAP, back to work — fits into a single saved workout. That is the entire difference: no mode is added, none is taken away. Annual subscription, monthly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Current prices in your currency are listed in the In-App Purchases section of this page and on the Pro screen inside the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends; cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Installed TempoReps before Pro existed? You keep every feature you already had, free, forever. BUILT FOR THE GYM - Bold, readable display visible from across the room - Stroke-based circular progress ring - Contextual sound alerts: beep, voice countdown, or percussive - Haptic feedback on every phase change - Reusable configs and fast return to your last timer setup - Screen stays on during workouts - Background timer keeps running when you switch apps PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Your workouts stay on your device. TempoReps does not use third-party analytics SDKs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bnjdpn.github.io/TempoReps/en-US/privacy.html Start with an editable tempo or circuit example. Adjust it, save your timer and return to your own settings next time.

Screenshots

StrengthTempo3 screens
TempoReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TempoReps at every 3 days against StrengthTempo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StrengthTempo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TempoReps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrengthTempo ships an update every 3 weeks, TempoReps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StrengthTempo versus TempoReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrengthTempoTempoReps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小雨 李Benjamin Dupin

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StrengthTempo

Subscriptions3
  • StrengthTempo Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StrengthTempo Pro Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • StrengthTempo Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • StrengthTempo Pro Lifetime$79.99
6 purchases

TempoReps

Subscriptions2
  • TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TempoReps Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Thanks$2.99
  • TempoReps Pro$3.99
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  • Support development$4.99

Questions

Is StrengthTempo free?
StrengthTempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StrengthTempo or TempoReps have ads?
Neither StrengthTempo nor TempoReps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrengthTempo or TempoReps?
StrengthTempo ships an update every 3 weeks, and TempoReps every 3 days. Most recently, StrengthTempo was updated on September 10, 2026 and TempoReps on September 21, 2026.

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