Tempo vs KovaFit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo
This app helps users track gym workouts with advanced features like voice-guided counting for Time Under Tension, muscle heat maps, and personal record tracking. It offers seamless Apple Watch integration and local data storage with export options.
- Voice-guided Time Under Tension (TUT) counting
- Seamless Apple Watch integration
- Muscle heat maps and volume tracking
- Automatic personal record tracking
- Smart rest timers with haptic feedback
- Local data storage with CSV export
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Elevate Your Training with Tempo: The Ultimate Workout Log & Gym Tracker. Whether you're a seasoned powerlifter or just starting your fitness journey, Tempo is designed to be the most powerful, intuitive, and beautiful companion for your gym sessions. Stop guessing and start progressing with data-driven insights and professional-grade tracking tools. ESTIMATE MUSCLE RECOVERY Estimate muscle fatigue and recovery times with an interactive body heatmap. Tempo tracks your 72-hour training load down to set-by-set attributes (RPE, reps, and intensity based on PRs) to show you exactly which muscles are ready to train and which need rest. (Pro) KNOW YOUR DAILY READINESS Your body doesn't perform the same every day. Tempo's new Readiness Score compares sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate to your personal baseline. Get a clear daily score and the confidence to push hard or back off. (Premium) TRACK NUTRITION & CALORIES Fuel your body for performance with the new Nutrition tab. • Calorie Budget: Tailored to your body metrics and goal (lose, maintain, or gain weight). • Barcode Scanner & Food Search: Log foods in seconds with Open Food Facts barcode scanning or custom creations. • Workout Calorie Sync: Calories burned during workouts in Tempo and Apple Health automatically expand your daily budget. • Macro Targets (Pro): Set protein, carb, and fat goals, with 7, 30, and 90-day intake trend charts. MASTER YOUR TEMPO Unlock the power of Time Under Tension (TUT). Tempo features a unique guided counting system with voice announcements, helping you control your eccentric and concentric phases for maximum muscle growth and strength. SEAMLESS APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Leave your phone in your bag. Mirror your workout on your wrist, complete sets, and manage your rest timers directly from your Apple Watch. Your data stays perfectly in sync across all your devices. INSIGHTFUL DATA & STATISTICS Visualize your progress like never before. • Muscle Heat Maps: See exactly which muscle groups you're hitting and where you need more focus. • Volume & Frequency: Track your weekly trends with high-resolution charts. • Personal Records (PRs): Automatically celebrate your milestones and track your strength gains over time. • Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into rest time efficiency and exercise-specific trends. PROFESSIONAL TRACKING FEATURES • Comprehensive Logs: Track weight, reps, RPE, and notes for every set. • Smart Rest Timers: Automated countdowns with critical alerts and haptic feedback. • Built-in Calculators: Access 1RM, Plate Math, and BMI calculators instantly. • Template Sharing: Export your favorite routines as .tempo files to share with friends or the community. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE • Home Screen Widgets: 13+ beautiful widgets support to keep your stats at a glance. • Body Progress Comparison: Compare side-by-side progression photos (front, side, and back views) in lbs or kg with custom measurements. • Cardio & Duration Support: Track running, cycling, swimming, and even timed holds like planks. • Local & Private: Your data is yours. Secure local storage with easy CSV and database export options. • Refreshed Design: A premium UI with new premium typography and a polished active-workout flow. Payment & Terms Payments are processed by the App Store. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off in your App Store Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Service: https://tempo.progressiostudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tempo.progressiostudio.com/privacy
KovaFit
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KovaFit is your all-in-one personal fitness companion powered by AI coaching. WORKOUT TRACKING • Log sets, reps, and weight for every exercise • Build custom routines or use AI-generated workouts • Track your progress with detailed history and analytics AI COACH • Chat with your personal AI coach 24/7 • Get personalized workout plans tailored to your goals, fitness level, and schedule • Ask anything about training, nutrition, and recovery • Send images for form feedback PROGRESS & ANALYTICS • View workout streaks, volume trends, and personal records • Weekly and monthly performance summaries • Achievement milestones to keep you motivated SMART FEATURES • Weekly schedule planner • Rest timer between sets • Exercise library with 170+ exercises • Dark mode, metric/imperial units Whether you are a beginner starting your fitness journey or an experienced athlete optimizing performance, KovaFit adapts to you. Start training smarter today. Privacy Policy: https://kovafit.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tempo at none against KovaFit's shown. KovaFit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tempo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KovaFit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tempo ships an update monthly, KovaFit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempo | KovaFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PROGRESSIO STUDIO COMPANY LTD | DUC VIET TRAN |
In-app purchases
Tempo
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$12.99
KovaFit
- KovaFit Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- KovaFit Pro Yearly$49.991 Year









