Regain vs PausePump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Regain
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Do you try getting back to the gym but always end up quitting before you reach 3 months? Results take time, there’s no immediate feedback, you train alone… and you lose momentum. It’s normal - and it’s exactly why Regain exists. Getting back into strength training isn’t just about motivation. You need structure, consistency, and a clear system that shows your workouts truly matter. Regain helps you rebuild a stable routine, without overload, through a simple habit logic. What Regain Is Regain is a strength-training app that turns your workouts into visible, rewarding progress. Every exercise you complete is recognized and counted through an XP system inspired by research on consistency, long-term motivation, and habit formation. A proven virtuous cycle: Exercise → XP gained → Level up → Visible progress → Wanting to return → Stronger consistency. Regain rewards every effort, even the quiet ones, so you can finally see the path you're building week after week. You stop asking “Is this doing anything?” because you can clearly see that it is. The Private League: Your Support System People rarely quit because they don’t like the gym. They quit because they train alone. The private league recreates a small circle of support around you: a few friends or training partners who, like you, want to stay consistent. Everyone trains in their own gym. Regain syncs your progress. This quiet presence creates steady support: a small group that helps you stay engaged, week after week. No harsh comparison. No forced competition. Just a simple, human framework that makes you want to keep going. Main Features • Fast and simple tracking. Log your exercises in seconds. • XP and levels. A clear system that turns every session into progress. • Restart-friendly programs designed to help you improve without overload. • Private leagues. A small, supportive group to stay consistent together. • Badges and weekly goals. Subtle cues that reinforce the habit. • Visual history. Your consistency and evolution, clearly displayed. Why Regain Is Different Regain doesn’t push you or guilt you. It helps you build a stable routine by relying on what truly works: habits, short-term signals, visible progress, and social support. No ads. No overload. Just a clear, human, focused experience. And most importantly: the core of Regain is free. This is the first version of the app, intentionally centered on what makes it unique. It will evolve quickly and continuously based on your feedback. Feel free to share your thoughts through the app or by email (I read absolutely everything). The goal: create an experience that gives everyone the tools to reach their training goals. Who It’s For • You want to restart strength training properly. • You want to stick to your routine for more than 3-4 months. • You want a clear system that shows your progress. • You want a small group so you're not training completely alone. • Or you want a long-lasting gym habit without overthinking. Regain follows you. You train, you gain XP, you progress - and you feel that you’re building something solid. Privacy and Data No health data. No ads. No intrusive tracking. Only what’s needed to measure your workouts and your progress. In Summary Regain brings strength training into a clear, human, and focused app experience. It turns every workout into tangible proof of progress and helps you build consistency that lasts - thanks to a proven XP system and your private league. Get back to consistency. Get back to confidence. Showing up is already progress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getregain.app/confidentialite/ Regain Terms & Conditions: https://getregain.app/cgu/
PausePump
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PausePump chronomètre tes temps de repos à la salle. Pas de compte, pas de pub, pas de connexion : tu ouvres, tu lances, tu soulèves. DEUX MODES • Pause seule : tu fais ta série, tu valides, la pause démarre. • Effort + Pause : l'effort ET la pause sont chronométrés, en enchaînement automatique ou étape par étape. PENSÉ POUR LES MAINS CHARGÉES Un double tap n'importe où sur l'écran enchaîne : valide ta série ou relance la dernière durée utilisée. Pas besoin de viser un bouton entre deux séries. Avec un clavier ou une télécommande Bluetooth, la touche Espace fait la même chose. LE BIP SONNE VRAIMENT Le décompte continue quand tu quittes l'app, avec le temps restant affiché sur l'écran verrouillé et dans la Dynamic Island. Le signal de fin sort dans tes écouteurs s'ils sont branchés. SUR TON POIGNET L'app Apple Watch reprend le minuteur en entier : lance ta pause et valide tes séries sans sortir ton téléphone de ta poche. RÉGLABLE • Durées préréglées et personnalisables • 5 sons de bip au choix, volume réglable, vibration • Décompte de préparation « 3, 2, 1, GO » avant l'effort • Écran maintenu allumé pendant le décompte • Compteur de séries avec barre de progression AUCUNE DONNÉE COLLECTÉE Tout reste sur ton appareil. Pas de compte, pas de tracker, pas de publicité. Fonctionne à 100 % hors ligne. Existe aussi en version web.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PausePump at none against Regain's 2. PausePump also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Regain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PausePump asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Regain | PausePump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baarir Digital Advisory | Steven Dieu |
In-app purchases
Regain
- Premium Subscription$5.991 Month
- Regain+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.001 Year
PausePump
No in-app purchases









