Comparison

GymBot vs TempoReps

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

Head to head
About

GymBot

Features
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GymBot brings structure to your strength workouts and helps you stay in rhythm.
So simple, so effective — yet more than just a basic timer. GymBot tracks your workouts and supports you in completing a professional-level workout and achieving your goals. How it works: - Please allow access to Apple Health the first time you use the app. - In the settings, set the number of sets and the rest duration. - When you start your workout, your current set, workout duration, and heart rate will be displayed. - After completing a set, start your rest period. - Once the rest time is over, the watch will vibrate to let you know it’s time to start the next set. - When you finish the last set, end your workout. - You can now move on to the next exercise and start a new workout. - Your workout will be recorded in Apple Health, and you can see anytime when and how long you trained. You stay in the flow and avoid unnecessary breaks. You do the work — GymBot makes sure it counts.

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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Run intervals, rep tempos and circuits with timing you can read while training. Choose a mode, configure your session and keep the next phase in sight. Tempo separates each part of a repetition; MIX connects the stages of a circuit. Use Apple Watch for wrist-based timing. Nine modes are free. Pro supports up to 20 saved configurations and unlimited MIX blocks, as described in the app. TEMPO, EMOM, TABATA, AMRAP, For Time, MIX, Rest, Stopwatch and Mirror cover strength work, intervals and recovery. The timers and Apple Watch app remain free, with no account, ads or session limit. The free tier keeps two saved configurations and two-block MIX circuits. Previously acquired access remains available. Pro offers an annual subscription, a monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices in your currency appear in the In-App Purchases section of this page and on the Pro screen in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your Apple Account settings. 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

Screenshots

TempoReps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TempoReps at Free against GymBot's $1.99. GymBot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads 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

TempoReps is free to download; GymBot costs $1.99 up front. TempoReps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GymBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBot ships an update every 2 days, TempoReps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymBot versus TempoReps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBotTempoReps
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRICO MARQUARDTBenjamin Dupin

In-app purchases

None

GymBot

No in-app purchases

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 GymBot free?
GymBot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymBot or TempoReps have ads?
Neither GymBot nor TempoReps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymBot or TempoReps?
GymBot ships an update every 2 days, and TempoReps every 4 days. Most recently, GymBot was updated on October 3, 2026 and TempoReps on October 7, 2026.

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