# Gym Rest Timer — user reviews > 26 indexed App Store user reviews of Gym Rest Timer by David Blake, rated 4.80/5 from 73 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-rest-timer/id1513430678/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-rest-timer/id1513430678.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 64 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (13 of 26) ### 5/5 — Amazing functionality, lacks slight customization *2024-08-01* This timer is the ONLY one that fits my needs, a timer that can be turned on without turning on my phone. Helps me stay focused during my workouts, and for it being a free app is incredible. The only nitpick I have is the alarm itself, it’d be nice to be able to change the sound, but other than that, 5 stars deserved ### 5/5 — Melhor cronômetro para musculação que eu já vi *2024-03-23* Simples de usar, com várias formas de controlar o tempo! Nota 10. ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2022-02-04* Does the job really well. No extra features 10/10. ### 5/5 — Very efficient *2021-08-13* I use this app all the time in the gym, I set it to the volume button mode and I don’t even have to look at my phone to restart the timer! It’s nice and simple, easy to use and it’s perfect! ### 5/5 — Top notch *2020-09-28, version 1.0* Easy to use & does exactly what it says ***** ### 5/5 — So easy to use! *2020-09-16, version 1.0* It’s a countdown timer, what more is there to say?… other than ITS AWESOME. I really had no idea you could make something like this even more useful, but the easy access controls really are a game changer. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2020-09-16, version 1.0* This works seamlessly and has been a really welcome addition to my daily workout. I honestly cannot recommendation this highly enough. ### 5/5 — High quality *2020-09-16, version 1.0* Wow. How did I not realise I needed this until now? I just listen to spotify and at the end of each set I just do the volume gesture on my headphones and its done. So much less hassle!! ### 5/5 — Sooo useful! *2020-09-16, version 1.0* Makes my work out 30% more enjoyable. No more messing around with my phone every few minutes, just click the volume up and down on my phone after the set and just chill until I hear the ding. Get it!! ### 5/5 — Essential for workouts *2020-09-15* This app has been an important productivity piece of my works out. I’m able to do more and focus more on my sessions using this timer. ### 5/5 — This app is amazing! *2020-09-15, version 1.0* Life-changing!! ### 5/5 — Super Simple *2020-09-15, version 1.0* I just like listening to tunes when I work out, and this makes it easier to do that when I have a timer going for my 7 minute workout or whatever. Points for quality and intuitiveness. Would recommend 🤙 ### 5/5 — Awesome app!!! *2020-09-15, version 1.0* Great app! So easy to use. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 2/5 — Good, but not perfect *2024-09-04* The features don’t work on my iPad so I have to manually restart the timer. ### 2/5 — Good Timer with Potential *2022-12-31* The Timer is super simple and easy to use. An update with Widget for ios 15/16 and the use of the live notification feature would be nice. Maybe a widget for the lockscreen ### 4/5 — Exactly what I was looking for *2026-08-14* Would be 5 stars but the widget option isn’t set up for the new iPhones. Super easy to use. No extra bells and whistles ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-30, version 1.0.1* It works very well and has helped my with my rests as well if you want to set different times for rest you have to swipe up and down tho it took me a bit to figure that out but other than that great app ### 5/5 — Perfection *2026-07-09* a super simple, free timer without the fru-fru. exactly what i wanted and needed. this had to be made from a gym goer for the gym goer. ### 5/5 — So simple! *2026-03-25, version 1.0.1* Amazing app. Does what it says on the tin. Super simple to use and no bothering you to buy a premium subscription. Only downside is that there doesn’t seem to be a widget for the phone screen as stated on the app. Nevertheless 5 star app! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I need *2026-01-07* Simple and exactly what I need ### 5/5 — Exactly what I need *2025-10-15* Simple. Effective. It works. Best gym timer PERIOD. ### 5/5 — Best timer app for gym *2025-10-04* Super simple and easy to use, very convenient since you can reset timer without grabbing your phone. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I need *2025-02-03* Simple. Effective. It works. ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Literally perfect! *2024-11-30, version 1.0.1* Such a cleverly designed app, I almost never write reviews but had to give kudos to the designer. It’s so handy being able to reset the timer using the volume controls and not having to pick up the phone. And better yet, the music playback isn’t interrupted as well. Awesome work ### 5/5 — It’s Perfect *2024-11-29* Simple, easy to use, straightforward, it’s perfect **Developer response:** 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 ### 5/5 — What I've been dreaming for *2024-11-14* Literally the perfect app I've been dreaming for. Has a bunch of ways to start your Rest Timer like volume buttons, notifications, media player. Super simple and beautiful design, amazing. Just perfect. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*