Comparison

TempoReps vs PureTimer

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 helps you structure and time your strength or HIIT workouts. It allows you to set custom tempos for each rep, manage rest periods, and choose from various workout formats like EMOM and Tabata. Track your progress and integrate with health apps.

Highlights
  • Customizable rep and rest timing
  • Multiple workout formats (EMOM, Tabata, AMRAP)
  • Circuit creation with multiple blocks
  • Workout naming and saving
  • Apple Health integration
  • Workout history and statistics (Pro)
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

PureTimer

Features
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No subscription. No signup. No nonsense. PureTimer is the simplest interval timer on the App Store. Two sliders. One button. That's it. Set your work interval. Set your rest interval. Press go. PureTimer handles the rest — automatically cycling through your rounds with loud, clear audio cues that cut through gym noise and AirPods. PERFECT FOR: • HIIT and Tabata workouts • Boxing rounds and circuit training • Sprint intervals and timed holds • Any workout that needs a reliable, no-fuss timer FEATURES: • Work and rest intervals from 5 seconds to 5 minutes • Up to 99 rounds • iCloud sync — your saved presets stay in sync across every iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch on the same iCloud account • Spoken cues — hear "Work!" and "Rest!" out loud between phases • Distinct audio tones for work and rest transitions • 3-2-1 countdown before each phase change • Circular progress ring — red for work, blue for rest • Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen • Apple Watch app — glance at your wrist without touching your phone • Saved presets — switch between your favourite workouts instantly • Timer continues when your phone is locked or you switch apps • Plays over your music without interrupting it • Haptic feedback on all phase transitions • Screen stays awake during your workout • Your last settings are saved automatically NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. PureTimer is completely free. No subscriptions, no hidden costs — just a timer that works.

Screenshots

TempoReps4 screens
PureTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

TempoReps and PureTimer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PureTimer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TempoReps ships an update every 3 days, PureTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TempoReps versus PureTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoRepsPureTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin DupinJose Moreira Neto

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TempoReps

Subscriptions2
  • TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TempoReps Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • TempoReps Pro Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

PureTimer

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$2.99
  • Dinner Tip$4.99
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  • Legend Tip$9.99

Questions

Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureTimer free?
PureTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TempoReps or PureTimer have ads?
Neither TempoReps nor PureTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TempoReps or PureTimer?
TempoReps ships an update every 3 days, and PureTimer weekly. Most recently, TempoReps was updated on October 31, 2026 and PureTimer on October 28, 2026.

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