RepGate vs Stow Timer | Focus Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RepGate
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Hold your phone and squat. The apps you picked stay locked until you hit your rep goal. RepGate blocks TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more until you exercise. 2 exercises supported — squats and arm raises — counted automatically by motion sensors. No camera and no equipment needed. Choose from 3 unlock modes: time-limited, until end of day, or manual re-lock. Tap a blocked app and RepGate's own lock screen appears, taking you straight to your workout. ■ Perfect for you if: ・You want to reduce screen time ・You want to build an exercise habit ・You want real control over your phone usage ■ How it works 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Set your daily rep goal 3. Hold your phone and exercise 4. Hit your goal and apps unlock! ■ Key Features ・Auto rep counting with motion sensors (no camera needed) ・Supports squats & arm raises ・3 unlock modes (time-limited / until end of day / manual re-lock) ・Dashboard with today's progress at a glance ・Weekly & all-time stats with charts ・Streak tracking for consecutive days ・Morning reminder & streak warning notifications ・Home screen & Lock screen widgets ・Full Japanese / English support ・Tap a blocked app to get RepGate's lock screen and start exercising right there ■ RepGate Pro (Premium) ・Unlimited app blocking ・All unlock modes ・Detailed stats & analytics ・Ad-free experience Exercise first, then use your phone. Start a simple but powerful new habit today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Stow Timer | Focus Timer
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⏺ StowTimer is a focus timer designed for minds that deal with hyperfocus and impulses. You lose track of time when you're in the zone. You can't focus when you tell yourself to focus. Intrusive thoughts won't stop popping up. Hours pass before you even notice—— Instead of blaming how your brain works, StowTimer supports you with the right systems. ■ Impulse Notes Save "I need to do that later" thoughts with one tap while you're in the zone. Jot it down, feel at ease, and get right back to work. You can also add them straight to your task timer. ■ Two Timer Modes ・Single Timer: When you want to focus on one thing ・Task Timer: When you want to work through a to-do list in order ■ Hyperfocus Prevention ・Session limit notifications ・Away reminders for long work sessions ・Confirmation dialog when stopping (auto-shown after 5 min) ■ Gentle Break Care During breaks after a session, gentle prompts like "Take a sip of water" or "Roll your shoulders" help you reset. ■ Pomodoro Support Automatically manages focus → break → focus cycles. Auto-start after break is also available. ■ Ambient BGM 4 types: White / Pink / Brown / Stream. Helps you stay in the zone. ■ 5 Themes Midnight / Daylight / Serenity / Romantic / Dream Switch to match your mood. ■ Stow Pro ・Unlimited Impulse Notes ・Weekly & monthly logs with pattern analysis ・Extra color themes (Serenity / Romantic / Dream) ・Extra BGM (coming soon) ・Extra alarm sounds ・Custom time presets ・Live Activity (coming soon) Monthly: $3.99/mo (first month free) Lifetime: $14.99 (one-time purchase) Just 5 minutes is enough. The hardest part is starting. ------------------------ Terms of Use(EULA):https://www.notion.so/35bf3b66d14e8197add7e6267a0114dd Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/35bf3b66d14e8178ba7bf364865dcd94
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stow Timer | Focus Timer at none against RepGate's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. RepGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stow Timer | Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RepGate ships an update every 3 days, Stow Timer | Focus Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RepGate | Stow Timer | Focus Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYNET | REINA KIMURA |
In-app purchases
RepGate
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Annual Plan$17.991 Year
Stow Timer | Focus Timer
- Stow Timer pro$2.991 Month
- Stow Timer Pro(買切)$9.99





