Comparison

TempoReps vs SetGo

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

Head to head
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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TempoReps paces every rep and runs the blocks of your strength or HIIT workout in order. Lower for 3 seconds. Lift for 2. With TEMPO, set all 4 movement phases, your sets and your reps. Follow the current phase on screen and let the timer count your rest between sets. • TEMPO: follow a 3-0-2-0 rep or set your own pace. • MIX: run an EMOM followed by Tabata in one circuit. • EMOM, TABATA, AMRAP and For Time: pick your workout format. • Rest, Stopwatch and Mirror: time a break, an effort or a rest matched to your effort. • Name your workouts and reuse their settings next session. The free version includes two saved configurations across all eight configurable modes, MIX circuits with up to two blocks, and the last seven days of workout history. Stopwatch has no configuration to save. All nine modes and the Apple Watch app remain free, without a session limit, account or ads. Pro includes up to 20 saved configurations, unlimited MIX blocks, full workout history, statistics and training streaks with one rest day allowed. Set reminders for a saved timer and optionally save workouts to Apple Health after granting permission. Previously acquired access is preserved. Health integration is optional and can be disabled in the app. Records already saved remain in Apple Health until you delete them there. Your workouts stay on your device. TempoReps does not use third-party analytics SDKs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bnjdpn.com/TempoReps/en-US/privacy.html 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.

About

SetGo

This app provides a customizable interval timer and workout journal to help you track your fitness goals. Set work and rest times, log reps and time-based achievements, and view your progress over time.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Workout journal with daily goals
  • Rep counter
  • Customizable exercises
  • HIIT and Tabata modes
  • Home screen widget
  • Workout history calendar
Features
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Train at your pace. SetGo combines a configurable interval timer, a rep counter and a workout journal for HIIT, Tabata, gym sessions and home workouts. YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR TIMING Set work and rest intervals, sets, cycles and a warm-up to match your routine. Save presets for sessions you want to repeat, and create custom exercises. Set up your next workout without rebuilding it each time. Optional sound and vibration cues mark interval changes. COUNT REPS. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS. Manually log your reps with a tap during your workout. Set daily exercise goals for each day of the week, record your workouts and browse your calendar and history. Follow your time and reps to see what you have completed and keep a steady routine. MAKE IT YOURS Choose light or dark mode and color themes. Optional cloud backup helps you keep your workout data. SetGo is available in several languages. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN See your daily workout goals and progress with the iOS widget. GETTING STARTED Try three workouts free. Subscribe to Premium for unlimited workouts. Monthly and annual plans are available. An introductory trial may be offered with the annual plan if you are eligible; see the price and terms shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. To avoid trial renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Privacy policy: https://setgoo.com/privacy Terms of use: https://setgoo.com/terms

Screenshots

TempoReps4 screens
SetGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetGo at 5.0 against TempoReps's 4.0. SetGo also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). TempoReps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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. TempoReps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SetGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TempoReps ships an update every 3 days, SetGo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TempoReps versus SetGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoRepsSetGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin DupinYsoftware LLC

Customer experience

TempoReps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

SetGo

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TempoReps

Subscriptions2
  • TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TempoReps Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Thanks$2.99
  • TempoReps Pro$3.99
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  • Support development$4.99
  • TempoReps Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

SetGo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetGo free?
SetGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TempoReps or SetGo?
SetGo is rated higher. TempoReps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SetGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TempoReps or SetGo have ads?
Neither TempoReps nor SetGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TempoReps or SetGo?
TempoReps ships an update every 3 days, and SetGo every 2 weeks. Most recently, TempoReps was updated on October 28, 2026 and SetGo on October 15, 2026.

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