Comparison

TempoReps vs Ntrvl

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

Ntrvl

This interval timer app helps you set up and manage various workout routines like HIIT and Tabata. It provides haptic, audio, and visual cues to keep you focused. Track your workouts on Apple Watch and sync data with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Built-in workout presets
  • Save custom workouts
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Apple Health integration
  • Haptic, audio, and visual cues
  • Background audio support
Features
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Ntrvl is an interval timer for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set up your workout in seconds and go. Haptic feedback, audio cues, and color changes keep you locked in without needing to look at your phone. Whether it's HIIT, circuit training, Tabata, or a simple work/rest routine, Ntrvl handles the timing so you can handle the work. Every workout can be tracked on Apple Watch and automatically saved to Apple Health, including active calories, heart rate, and workout duration. Start fast with built-in presets for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and Nordic 4x4 or build your own from scratch. Save up to 10 custom workouts and reorder them however you like so your go-to sessions are always one tap away. - Customizable work and rest intervals - Built-in presets: Tabata, Nordic 4x4, HIIT, EMOM - Save up to 10 custom workouts - Apple Watch companion with full workout controls - Workout tracking with automatic Apple Health sync - Drag-to-set time controls - Haptic, audio, and visual interval cues - Background audio support (keep your music playing) - Clean, glanceable interface

Screenshots

TempoReps4 screens
Ntrvl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ntrvl at 5.0 against TempoReps's 4.0. Ntrvl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). TempoReps's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. TempoReps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ntrvl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ntrvl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TempoReps versus Ntrvl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoRepsNtrvl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin DupinBRETT GOWERS RODGERS

Customer experience

TempoReps

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

Ntrvl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Ntrvl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TempoReps free?
TempoReps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ntrvl free?
Ntrvl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TempoReps or Ntrvl?
Ntrvl is rated higher. TempoReps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ntrvl averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do TempoReps or Ntrvl have ads?
Neither TempoReps nor Ntrvl shows ads.

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