Rep Deck vs Hard Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rep Deck
Transform a deck of cards into a full-body workout. Assign exercises to suits and reps to numbers. Enjoy randomized, equipment-free fitness sessions with customizable options and progress tracking.
- Card-based exercise assignments
- Customizable rep counts
- 12 preset workout routines
- 40+ built-in exercises
- Voice command functionality
- Workout progress tracking
- No equipment required
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Rep Deck turns a standard deck of playing cards into a complete workout experience. Each suit is assigned an exercise. Each card's number tells you how many reps to do. Your only goal — finish the entire deck. No equipment. No gym membership. No complicated setup. Just you, the cards, and the work. HOW IT WORKS Assign an exercise to each suit — push-ups for hearts, squats for spades, burpees for clubs, whatever challenges you most. Flip a card and do the reps. Keep going until the deck runs out. The beauty is in the randomness. Every session plays out differently, keeping your body guessing and your mind engaged. You never know if the next card is a 2 or a King. 12 PRESET WORKOUTS Not sure where to start? Rep Deck includes 12 expertly curated workout presets, each built around a specific training goal: - Cardio Inferno: nonstop cardio to push your endurance - Chest Day Classic: chest and upper body focused - Leg Day Reloaded: lower body burn - Core Crusher: abs and core stability work - Full Body Flow: balanced head-to-toe routine - Athletic Performance: power and agility training - Arm Builder: biceps, triceps, and shoulders - Core Stability: functional core and balance - Lower Body Burn: glutes, quads, and hamstrings - HIIT Madness: explosive intervals for max intensity - Recovery & Mobility: active recovery and stretching - Good Morning: the perfect way to start your day Pick a preset and go, or build your own from scratch. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Rep Deck puts you in control. Assign any of 40+ built-in exercises to each suit, or create your own custom movements. Dial in the deck to match your fitness level: - Face Card Values: set Jack, Queen, and King to 10, 11/12/13, or 15 reps - Ace Intensity: choose 10, 11, 15, or 20 reps for the Ace - Reps Multiplier: scale every card by 1x, 2x, or 3x - Number of Decks: stack 1 or 2 decks for longer sessions HANDS-FREE WORKOUT TOOLS Rep Deck is designed to stay out of your way while you train. - Voice Commands: say "Next" out loud to advance cards without touching your phone - Countdown Timer: a 3, 5, or 10 second countdown gets you ready before the first card flips - Skip Card: swipe to discard a card and keep the workout moving - Audio Cues: optional sound effects for card actions and the countdown TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every completed workout is logged automatically. Review your history, monitor your consistency streak, and see your fitness build over time. Share your workout summary with friends and challenge them to finish the same deck. ONE PRICE. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Rep Deck is a single one-time purchase of $0.99. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No paywalls. Pay once and own it forever — every feature, every update, for life. Less than a dollar for a workout tool you'll use for years. At home. At the gym. On the road. Rep Deck works anywhere your body does. Shuffle up. Get to work. Finish the deck.
Hard Time
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In 1998, California pulled the iron out of its prisons. The people inside got strong anyway — with a floor, a bunk, a chair, a wall, and time. You've got a bedroom. Same equipment. HARD TIME is a six-week bodyweight program built from documented prison training history, run by two coaches who never let you slide: THE LIFER — twenty years of gravel-voiced yard wisdom. Tough as the door, straight as the bars. VOLKOV — quiet, precise, patient as winter. "Pain is weakness saying goodbye." They talk you through every rep — voice coaching with on-screen captions, form cues, rest-break stories from the yard, and drill cadences: DOWN! KICK! PUSH! SNAP! JUMP! AGAIN! THE PROGRAM • 28 workouts across six themed weeks: INTAKE, ROUTINE, YARD TIME, LOCKDOWN, HARD YARD, RELEASE DAY • The Deck — draw cards, pay reps: spades push, hearts sit up, diamonds squat, clubs jumping jack, jokers burpee • Alternating ladders, cell circuits, card squats, iron holds • Daily spread sets — the all-day habit that built yard strength • Every method labeled honestly: documented history or yard legend BUILT FOR A BEDROOM No equipment. No gym. A floor, a bed, a chair, a wall, a towel — that's the whole kit. THE BLOCK ADJUSTS TO YOU Three intake questions place you — Fresh Fish, Gen Pop, or Yard Veteran — and every workout scales to your level. An easier variation is always one tap away, and if life interrupts, your spot's held. FREE. No ads, no accounts, no subscription. Nothing collected, nothing tracked. Ages 13+. The coaches are fictional characters; the training history is real. Not medical advice — consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hard Time at Free against Rep Deck's $0.99. Hard Time also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On ads, 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
Hard Time is free to download; Rep Deck costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rep Deck | Hard Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | jason williams | MATTHEW MALHAM |
In-app purchases
Rep Deck
No in-app purchases
Hard Time
No in-app purchases









