Comparison

VesperFlow vs UpDown

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

Head to head
About

VesperFlow

Features
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VesperFlow — built to move. Built for you. VesperFlow isn’t just another workout tracker — it’s your personal training partner. Smooth, powerful, and made for real athletes. Create custom workout flows that match your rhythm, track progress effortlessly, and feel the satisfaction of every rep. From iPhone to Apple Watch — your training stays in perfect sync, even offline. No ads. No clutter. Just you, your progress, and the flow. Highlights: • Seamless sync between iPhone & Apple Watch • Smart workout tracking & clean design • Cloud backup — your data stays safe • 6 languages supported • Built by an athlete, for athletes • Constant updates and evolving features

About

UpDown

This app automatically counts your squats using your iPhone and Apple Watch's motion sensors. It helps you build a daily squat habit with goal rings, streaks, and workout summaries. Customize your tempo and receive haptic feedback for set goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep tracking
  • Daily squat goals and streaks
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable squat tempo
  • Workout history and summaries
  • Haptic feedback for set goals
Features
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Stop counting. Start squatting. The smartest rep counter for your leg day. Focus 100% on your form and muscle engagement. UpDown uses the precision motion sensors in your iPhone and Apple Watch to count every rep for you — and now helps you turn squats into a daily habit. [NEW in 1.2] - Daily Goal Ring: Set a daily squat goal and watch the ring fill up with every rep. - Streaks: Squat every day and keep your streak alive. - Workout Summary: See your reps, time, goal progress and streak the moment you finish. - 3-2-1 Countdown: Get into position before counting begins, so setup movements aren't counted. - Hold to Stop: Stopping takes a press-and-hold, so a stray tap never ends your workout. - Test Counting: Try a few practice squats to check your sensitivity before you start. [Key Features] - Precision Counting: Automatic rep tracking via advanced motion sensors. - Apple Watch Support: Track your sets and feel haptic alerts right on your wrist. - Customizable Tempo: Choose Slow, Normal or Fast to match your squat speed, or fine-tune it yourself. - Haptic Notifications: Get a vibration alert every time you hit your set goal. - Workout History: A 30-day chart, monthly calendar, weekly and monthly stats with trends, and every session by day. - Daily Reminder: Get a reminder at the time you choose so you never skip a day. Master your squats with UpDown. Download now!

Screenshots

VesperFlow3 screens
UpDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VesperFlow at every 2 days against UpDown's every 3 months. UpDown's advantage is iOS requirement (17.3 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VesperFlow ships an update every 2 days, UpDown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VesperFlow versus UpDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesperFlowUpDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimur IsrailovJang Chang Hee

In-app purchases

None

VesperFlow

No in-app purchases

None

UpDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesperFlow free?
VesperFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpDown free?
UpDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesperFlow or UpDown have ads?
Neither VesperFlow nor UpDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VesperFlow or UpDown?
VesperFlow ships an update every 2 days, and UpDown every 3 months. Most recently, VesperFlow was updated on October 15, 2026 and UpDown on October 10, 2026.

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