Comparison

ChainFlow vs Rep Repeat

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

Head to head
About

ChainFlow

Create highly customized interval timers for any routine, from HIIT workouts to study sessions. Set unique work and rest periods for each segment, with clear audio cues and a distraction-free interface. Save your routines for easy access and hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Custom interval chaining
  • Adjustable work/rest times per interval
  • Clear audio cues
  • Hands-free operation
  • Screen-off functionality
  • Routine saving
  • Dark interface
Features
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A custom interval timer for routines where every interval can be different. Most workout timers are built around repeating the same work and rest periods. ChainFlow lets you build the exact sequence you need, with individual timing for every step. Create HIIT workouts, circuit training sessions, stretching and mobility routines, boxing rounds, exercise sequences, drawing practice, focus sessions, and more. BUILD ANY ROUTINE Add as many intervals as you need. Give each one its own name and timing, then drag them into the exact order you want. START FAST WITH TEMPLATES Begin with ready-made HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, Morning Mobility, Pomodoro, and Gesture Drawing templates—or start completely from scratch. Every template becomes a normal ChainFlow routine you can fully edit. HANDS-FREE TIMING Hit Start and focus on what you're doing instead of watching the clock. ChainFlow automatically moves through your sequence and gives you clear audio cues at each transition. • Works while your phone is locked or ChainFlow is in the background • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • See your current interval and what comes next • Pause, skip forward, or return to the previous interval • Optional 3-2-1 countdown before starting • Works alongside music, podcasts, and other audio • Optional audio ducking during cues BUILD ONCE. USE IT AGAIN. Save your favorite routines, duplicate individual intervals or entire chains, reorder them anytime, and quickly adjust a routine for your next session. ChainFlow works especially well when your routine doesn't fit a rigid repeating timer: • Custom interval workouts • Circuit training • HIIT and Tabata • Stretching and mobility • Boxing and round training • Exercise and strength training • Yoga and meditation sequences • Gesture and figure drawing practice • Pomodoro and focus sessions Whether you're training, stretching, drawing, studying, or building a routine of your own, ChainFlow keeps the timing out of your head so you can stay in the flow.

About

Rep Repeat

Create and run custom interval timers for any timed workout, including HIIT and circuit training. Get audio or vibration cues and control workouts from your Apple Watch. Unlock unlimited features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Voice, beep, or vibration cues
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Progress tracking with visual countdown
  • Forward/back controls for intervals
  • Build and save custom workouts
Features
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Rep Repeat — Custom Interval Timer & Workout Builder Build your perfect workout with fully customizable interval timers. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, or any timed routine, Rep Repeat makes it easy to create, save, and run workouts tailored to your training. Choose how you want to be coached: - Voice callouts that announce each interval and count you down - Beep alerts with countdown tones - Vibration-only mode for quiet environments You'll always know what's coming next without looking at your screen. Apple Watch Support Run your workouts directly from your wrist. Your timers and workouts sync automatically so you can leave your phone behind. Features - Build custom workouts with repeating blocks and multiple timers - Set unique colors and names for each interval - Voice, beep, or vibration cue modes - Progress tracking with visual countdown ring - Forward and back controls to skip or repeat intervals - Apple Watch app with full workout support - Simple interval timers for quick use - One-time purchase to unlock unlimited timers, workouts, and Apple Watch Start training smarter. Build it. Run it. Repeat.

Screenshots

ChainFlow4 screens
Rep Repeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rep Repeat at 3 against ChainFlow's 1. On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChainFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rep Repeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChainFlow against 5.0 for Rep Repeat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChainFlow versus Rep Repeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainFlowRep Repeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Ebako-HodgsonTom Swope

Customer experience

ChainFlow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rep Repeat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChainFlow

One-time1
  • ChainFlow Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Rep Repeat

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is ChainFlow free?
ChainFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rep Repeat free?
Rep Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChainFlow or Rep Repeat?
ChainFlow and Rep Repeat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do ChainFlow or Rep Repeat have ads?
Neither ChainFlow nor Rep Repeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChainFlow or Rep Repeat?
ChainFlow ships an update every 2 months, and Rep Repeat every 2 months. Most recently, ChainFlow was updated on September 17, 2026 and Rep Repeat on September 19, 2026.

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