TempoReps vs Ntrvl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
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.
- Customizable intervals
- Built-in workout presets
- Save custom workouts
- Apple Watch companion app
- Apple Health integration
- Haptic, audio, and visual cues
- Background audio support
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. TempoReps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ntrvl asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | TempoReps | Ntrvl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Dupin | BRETT GOWERS RODGERS |
Customer experience
TempoReps
Ntrvl
In-app purchases
TempoReps
- TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- TempoReps Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- TempoReps Pro Lifetime$29.99
Ntrvl
No in-app purchases









