Comparison

Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin vs rep.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin

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Hit your protein goal — without the spreadsheet. Protein Penguin is the simplest way to track grams toward your daily protein target. Built for people on GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro), strength athletes, and anyone trying to preserve lean muscle on a calorie deficit. WHY PROTEIN PENGUIN • Tap to log — quick-add chips for chicken, eggs, shake, yogurt, fish, steak, pork. No food database to search. • Pip the penguin grows happier as you hit your goal — real gamification, not just numbers. • Daily ring tracks progress at a glance. • Apple Health integration pulls body weight, suggests a goal, and (Pro) writes your protein back. • Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Siri shortcuts, barcode scanner. FREE FOREVER • Log unlimited protein every day • Last 7 days history + 7-day trend hero • Custom food presets, barcode scanner • All widgets, all Pip skins (earn them by hitting your goal) PRO • Full unlimited history • Goal hit rate, top foods, weekly average, heatmap, source breakdown • Body weight tracking with chart • Pip's Library — articles for GLP-1 users, lifters, and beginners • AI insight personalized to your patterns • HealthKit write — protein syncs to Apple Health • CSV export PRIVACY We don't collect your data. Nothing leaves your phone. No tracking, no ads, no third parties. Apple Health data stays in Health. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

rep.

This app provides a streamlined way to log gym workouts, focusing solely on tracking sets, reps, and weight. It offers pre-built and custom templates, automatic rest timers, and progress visualization to help users monitor their strength gains.

Highlights
  • One-tap workout logging
  • Pre-built and custom workout templates
  • Per-set weight and reps tracking
  • Automatic rest timer with notifications
  • Progress charts and PR tracking
  • Progress photo comparison
Features
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Rep is a workout tracker built for people who actually lift. No meal plans, no meditation, no AI coach — just a clean, fast way to log your sets and watch yourself get stronger. Start a workout in one tap. Log sets with weight and reps. Rest timer counts down automatically. Move to the next exercise. Done. FEATURES • One-tap workout logging — pick a template, start lifting • Pre-built templates for Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, and Full Body splits • Build your own custom templates from 70+ exercises • Per-set weight and reps tracking with inline editing • Automatic rest timer with audio notification • Progress charts for any lift you want to track • PR tracking so you never forget your best • Progress photos with side-by-side comparison • Workout history with detailed stats • Clean, minimal design that stays out of your way Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin4 screens
rep.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: rep. at 15.1 against Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin's 18.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and rep. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin versus rep.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtein Tracker ProteinPenguinrep.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSONNY BAO HUYNHRoger You

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin

Subscriptions2
  • Protein Penguin Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Protein Penguin Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Protein Penguin Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
2 purchases

rep.

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$9.991 Month
  • Rep Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin free?
Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is rep. free?
rep. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin or rep. have ads?
Neither Protein Tracker ProteinPenguin nor rep. shows ads.

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