Rep Counter vs TickStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Rep Counter
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RepCount automatically counts your exercise reps so you can focus on your workout โ not the numbers. Using your iPhone's front camera and Apple Vision, RepCount detects your body movement in real time and counts each rep with precision. No wearable needed. FEATURES โข Automatic rep counting via front camera โข Depth Sensor mode โ phone on the floor, no face tracking needed โข Apple Watch support โ count squats from your wrist, synced live to iPhone โข AirPods motion support โ count reps without the screen โข Voice announcements โ hear your rep count hands-free โข Workout history โ track your progress over time โข Set rep goals and get notified when you hit them โข Works with push-ups, squats, sit-ups, and more PRIVACY RepCount processes all movement data locally on your device. No video is ever recorded, stored, or sent anywhere.
TickStep
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Train to the beat. TickStep turns your workout into a metronome-driven flow that advances step by step โ like a playlist for your training. Build a "flow" from steps, each with its own duration, tempo (BPM), and time signature. Press play and TickStep keeps the beat while automatically moving you through every step โ no more juggling a separate timer and metronome. FEATURES โข Metronome-driven auto-advance โ set a BPM per step and move in rhythm โข Playlist-style flows โ build, reorder, and reuse your routines โข 2โ9 beat time signatures + silent timer โ accent the downbeat, or run with no sound at all โข Apple Watch + heart rate โ haptics on your wrist and live heart rate during workouts โข Spoken step names โ hear what's next without looking at the screen โข Share via QR code โ send a flow to a friend with a single scan โข Reminders โ schedule daily or weekday notifications to build the habit โข Built for everyone โ full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and haptic feedback Perfect for home HIIT, stretching, strength circuits, mobility work, and any routine that benefits from rhythm and timing. FREE & PREMIUM TickStep is free to use with up to three flows, including ready-made presets. Unlock Premium once to create unlimited flows โ a single purchase, no subscription. Everything else is identical in free and Premium. Your data stays on your device. TickStep has no ads, no tracking, and no account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rep Counter at none against TickStep's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. TickStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rep Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Rep Counter | TickStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dusan Baranyi | Wataru Noguchi |
In-app purchases
Rep Counter
No in-app purchases
TickStep
- TickStep Premium$1.99
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