Comparison

BeepArc vs Repstack

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

Head to head
About

BeepArc

Features
Read full description

BeepArc turns the 20-metre multistage fitness test — the beep test, bleep test, MSFT, or PACER — into a focused, repeatable cardio benchmark for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone training their aerobic fitness. No setup friction: the app opens straight to the test. No account, no paywall, no ads. Pick your starting level, set the profile used for your VO2 max target, and run. ON THE TRACK • Accurate 20m pacing built on the real shuttle/level interval table — the beeps speed up at every level, exactly like the official test. • Clear, glanceable readouts: current level, shuttle count, elapsed time, and a pace ring sized for sweaty hands mid-sprint. • Voice level call-outs and audio pace cues so you can run without watching the screen. • Optional 10-second countdown with voice and a fast beep so you start on the line, not fumbling with a button. • Haptic feedback on every beep and a stronger hit on each level-up. KEEP RUNNING WHEN THE SCREEN IS LOCKED • Lock your phone or drop it in a pocket — the pace beeps keep playing on schedule, right through the lock. • A Lock Screen Live Activity and Dynamic Island show your live level, shuttle, and elapsed time at a glance. YOUR RESULT, MEASURED • On stop, BeepArc computes your VO2 max estimate, distance covered, test duration, and the final level reached — all from your real run, not canned numbers. • Save results on-device, review weekly progress, and compare each test against your previous session. • Share a clean summary to send a result to a coach or training partner. DIAL IT IN • Output volume, voice cues, and the countdown are all toggleable. • Your profile (age, gender, body weight) feeds the VO2 max calculation. • See the active 20m protocol at a glance — starting speed, per-level increment, and the shut-off rule. • Reset all session data whenever you want a clean slate. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything you record stays on your device. BeepArc collects no personal data, has no accounts, and makes no network calls to run the test. Lace up, set a level, and chase the beep. — Privacy Policy: https://jakebuild.com/beeparc/privacy Terms of Use: https://jakebuild.com/beeparc/terms

About

Repstack

Features
Read full description

Repstack turns bodyweight training into a habit you actually keep. Pick a program, follow the plan day by day, and let Repstack count your reps, time your rest, and track every session. No gym. No equipment. No guesswork. SIX PROVEN PROGRAMS • Repstack Challenge 30 — full-body, 30 days • Zero to 100 Push-ups • First Pull-up & Beyond • Strong Legs • Core Stack (abs) • Tricep Stack (dips) BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING • Guided workouts with automatic rep counting and rest timers • A streak that rewards showing up, not perfection • Progress charts so you can see yourself getting stronger • Daily reminders that fit your schedule • Milestones and haptics that make every set feel good PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device and syncs through your own private iCloud. We have no servers and we never collect your data. REPSTACK PRO Unlock every program and your full history with Repstack Pro. Start with a 3-day free trial, then subscribe monthly ($3.99/month) or yearly ($17.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID, auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Cancel anytime. Start stacking reps today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://repstack-kcj.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

BeepArc4 screens
Repstack4 screens

Verdict

The call

BeepArc and Repstack are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BeepArc versus Repstack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeepArcRepstack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiang Nguyen TruongJakub Chojnacki

In-app purchases

None

BeepArc

No in-app purchases

None

Repstack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeepArc free?
BeepArc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repstack free?
Repstack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeepArc or Repstack have ads?
Neither BeepArc nor Repstack shows ads.

Other comparisons