Comparison

Tempo vs Vision Note

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Vision Note

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You already know what matters most. The problem isn't clarity — it's keeping it in sight when everything else is pulling for your attention. Vision Note is built around one idea: your most important goal deserves to be visible, every hour of every day. SET YOUR TRUE NORTH Not a list. Not a project. One goal — the one that gives direction to everything else. You write it. You own it. You commit to it. Three steps: → Visualize. See it clearly. Place yourself inside the outcome. → Feel. Name the emotion. A goal without feeling is just a task. → Write it down and Commit. Make it real. KEEP IT IN SIGHT Once committed, your goal lives on your home screen — in the widget, exactly where you'll see it without trying. Not a notification. Not a reminder you can dismiss. A quiet, constant presence. Keep one goal in focus, or rotate between several. The widget shifts on your schedule. Vision Note is not a productivity app. It's a ritual. For the moment you decide that direction matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Vision Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vision Note at every 8 days against Tempo's monthly. Tempo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). 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. Tempo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vision Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo ships an update monthly, Vision Note every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tempo versus Vision Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoVision Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROGRESSIO STUDIO COMPANY LTDCalogero Friscia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99
3 purchases

Vision Note

One-time3
  • A Thought$0.99
  • A Moment$2.99
  • A Compass$4.99

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vision Note free?
Vision Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tempo or Vision Note have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Vision Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempo or Vision Note?
Tempo ships an update monthly, and Vision Note every 8 days. Most recently, Tempo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vision Note on October 31, 2026.

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