# rep. vs Pactive

The clearest difference is rating: rep. at 5.0 against Pactive's 4.8. Pactive's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rep. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pactive sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

rep. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pactive has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of rep.'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Pactive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rep. | Pactive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-simple-workout-tracker/id6766117163/reviews)** | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactive/id6770777288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roger You](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804598101) | [Pactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896763437) |

## What reviewers say

### rep.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rep-simple-workout-tracker/id6766117163)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Rep Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Pactive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pactive/id6770777288)

This app transforms gym workouts into a game with progress tracking, rewards, and social features. Log sets, build routines, earn trophies, and compete with friends to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Log sets, reps, weight, and RPE, Customizable routines and exercise library, Streak tracking and trophy rewards, Train with friends in Pacts, AI-powered coach (Jim), Advanced analytics and muscle breakdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $4.19 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $5.39 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $41.99 | per year |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $53.99 | per year |
| Pactive Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $181.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $234.99 | one-time |
| Pactive Pro Lifetime | $259.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rep. free?

rep. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pactive free?

Pactive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, rep. or Pactive?

rep. is rated higher. rep. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pactive averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do rep. or Pactive have ads?

Neither rep. nor Pactive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rep. or Pactive?

rep. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pactive every 2 weeks. Most recently, rep. was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pactive on August 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*