Repko vs Workout Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Repko
This app provides hands-free, 4-phase tempo training for strength lifters. It uses on-device voice control to count reps and track time under tension, even offline and over music. An Apple Watch app offers wrist taps for each tempo phase.
- Hands-free 4-phase tempo training
- On-device voice control (GO, STOP, REPEAT)
- Works offline and over music
- Apple Watch app with wrist taps
- Automatic time under tension tracking
- iCloud backup and restore
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Repko is the hands-free tempo timer for strength lifters. Say GO — it counts every rep out loud in full 4-phase tempo (eccentric, pause, concentric, pause), while your hands never leave the bar. Three things, done right together: full 4-phase per-rep timing, real voice control (say GO, STOP, REPEAT — actual commands, not just cues), and 100% on-device speech that works offline. New in 1.1: voice control no longer interrupts your music, a STOP command that keeps your rep count honest, iCloud backup, and an Apple Watch app that taps every tempo phase on your wrist. WHAT MAKES REPKO DIFFERENT • Full 4-phase tempo — not 2 or 3. Eccentric, bottom pause, concentric, top pause, exactly as written: 3-1-2-0, or X for explosive. • Real hands-free control. Say GO to start, STOP to pause, REPEAT to redo a rep. Gloves, chalk, sweat — it doesn't matter. • 100% on-device speech. Your voice never leaves your phone. Works with zero signal in a basement gym. • Speaks over your music without muting it. Beeps, cues, and countdowns mix in — your playlist keeps playing at full volume. • Time under tension, tracked automatically. Every second of every phase, logged for you. FREE — THE COMPLETE TIMER • Full 4-phase tempo timer with per-phase beeps and 3-2-1 countdowns • Voice GO/STOP before the first rep of each set • Apple Watch: wrist taps for every tempo phase • iPad full-screen layout • Automatic iCloud backup and restore • Your 10 most recent sessions, plus a 74-achievement skill tree PRO — IF YOU WANT MORE • Voice control on every rep, plus REPEAT • Spoken rep countdowns and rest call-outs • Custom trigger words — make it answer to anything • Charts, TUT trends, and lifetime analytics • Unlimited history and CSV export • Unlimited presets and 8 color themes LOYALTY, REWARDED Keep training with Repko and you may wake up to a gift: the developer gives loyal, returning users a free lifetime PRO upgrade. No strings attached. Built by a lifter for his own training. No ads. No account. Your data stays on your device. --- Repko PRO is an auto-renewing subscription: $3.99/month or $24.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://repko.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://repko.app/privacy
Workout Timer
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Drop the phone. Stay in the workout. Workout Timer: HIIT & Gym is a voice-guided interval timer for strength training, HIIT, Tabata, kettlebells, boxing, circuits, and home workouts. Build your workout once, put your phone down, and train without babysitting the screen. Spoken cues tell you what is now, what is next, when to rest, and when the last seconds are coming. Your music keeps playing and lowers briefly for voice cues, then returns automatically. No ads. No account. No distractions. TRAIN HANDS-FREE Use your phone on the floor, in your pocket, or with the screen locked. The timer keeps running while voice cues guide transitions. - Voice-guided workout timer - Works with the screen locked or in the background - Smart music ducking: cues lower your music, then restore it - Automatically pauses for calls or headphone disconnects - Large, high-contrast display for gym use - Landscape mode and stay-awake during workouts BUILD ANY WORKOUT FAST Create the timer that matches how you actually train. - HIIT timer with custom work and rest - Tabata timer for 20/10 or your own intervals - Interval timer for 30/30, 60/60, EMOM-style rounds, and custom intervals - Strength timer for sets, reps, and rest between sets - Boxing timer with round timing and bell sounds - Circuit timer with spoken exercise names - Kettlebell timer that keeps your hands off the phone - Home workout timer for bodyweight and mobility sessions TIME-BASED AND REP-BASED Time-Based workouts give you second-accurate work, rest, rounds, warm-ups, and cooldowns. Rep-Based workouts support sets × reps with rest between sets. Optional 4-phase tempo guides eccentric, pause, concentric, and top pause, with optional breathing cues. PLAY ALL Chain warm-up, main work, and cooldown into one continuous run. Great for mixed sessions, lifting days, circuits, and boxing rounds. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Skip segments without ending the session. Resume after interruptions or start over. Adjust voice, tick, and bell volumes separately. Choose clear sounds that cut through the gym. FREE AND TIMER PRO Free includes up to 5 saved workouts, voice guidance, Play All, dashboard, restore archived workouts (still capped at 5), and no ads. Timer Pro is optional. It unlocks unlimited workouts, muscle-group tags, CSV export, add-to-calendar, premium sounds, custom interval-end recording, and custom themes. Plans: Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Monthly lasts one month and Yearly lasts twelve months. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time unlock on the same Apple ID. Prices are shown in the store. Purchases can be restored on the same Apple ID. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your workouts, history, and settings stay on your device. - No account - No sign-up - No cloud storage - No ad SDKs - No banners or pop-ups If you uninstall the app or clear storage, local workout data is removed. Privacy: https://www.ailuv.biz/app-timer/privacy Terms: https://www.ailuv.biz/app-timer/terms Support: support@ailuv.biz Website: https://www.ailuv.biz/app-timer You bring the program. We keep the clock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Repko at none against Workout Timer's shown. Repko also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Repko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Repko ships an update every 2 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repko | Workout Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Szymon Splawski | Tsz Lock Lau |
In-app purchases
Repko
- Repko PRO Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Repko PRO Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Repko PRO Lifetime$119.99
Workout Timer
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99









