StrengthTempo vs Repko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
StrengthTempo
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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/
Repko
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Repko is the hands-free tempo timer for strength lifters. Say GO โ it counts every rep out loud in full 4-phase tempo (eccentric, pause, concentric, pause), while your hands never leave the bar. Three things, done right together: full 4-phase per-rep timing, real voice control (say GO, STOP, REPEAT โ actual commands, not just cues), and 100% on-device speech that works offline. New in 1.1: voice control no longer interrupts your music, a STOP command that keeps your rep count honest, iCloud backup, and an Apple Watch app that taps every tempo phase on your wrist. WHAT MAKES REPKO DIFFERENT โข Full 4-phase tempo โ not 2 or 3. Eccentric, bottom pause, concentric, top pause, exactly as written: 3-1-2-0, or X for explosive. โข Real hands-free control. Say GO to start, STOP to pause, REPEAT to redo a rep. Gloves, chalk, sweat โ it doesn't matter. โข 100% on-device speech. Your voice never leaves your phone. Works with zero signal in a basement gym. โข Speaks over your music without muting it. Beeps, cues, and countdowns mix in โ your playlist keeps playing at full volume. โข Time under tension, tracked automatically. Every second of every phase, logged for you. FREE โ THE COMPLETE TIMER โข Full 4-phase tempo timer with per-phase beeps and 3-2-1 countdowns โข Voice GO/STOP before the first rep of each set โข Apple Watch: wrist taps for every tempo phase โข iPad full-screen layout โข Automatic iCloud backup and restore โข Your 10 most recent sessions, plus a 74-achievement skill tree PRO โ IF YOU WANT MORE โข Voice control on every rep, plus REPEAT โข Spoken rep countdowns and rest call-outs โข Custom trigger words โ make it answer to anything โข Charts, TUT trends, and lifetime analytics โข Unlimited history and CSV export โข Unlimited presets and 8 color themes LOYALTY, REWARDED Keep training with Repko and you may wake up to a gift: the developer gives loyal, returning users a free lifetime PRO upgrade. No strings attached. Built by a lifter for his own training. No ads. No account. Your data stays on your device. --- Repko PRO is an auto-renewing subscription: $3.99/month or $24.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://repko.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://repko.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StrengthTempo at every 3 weeks against Repko's every 2 months. Repko's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StrengthTempo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Repko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StrengthTempo ships an update every 3 weeks, Repko every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StrengthTempo | Repko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅฐ้จ ๆ | Szymon Splawski |
In-app purchases
StrengthTempo
- StrengthTempo Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- StrengthTempo Pro Quarterly$9.993 Months
- StrengthTempo Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- StrengthTempo Pro Lifetime$79.99
Repko
- Repko PRO Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Repko PRO Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Repko PRO Lifetime$119.99






