Gym Rest vs KTMconnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Rest
Track your gym sessions directly from your Apple Watch. This companion app saves your workout data and provides instructions. Optimized for Apple Watch and iOS 13.
- Track gym sessions on Apple Watch
- Monitor heart rate and calories burned
- Set custom rest times and series
- Save and choose workout presets
- Handoff data to iPhone
- Apple Watch complications for quick access
- Siri integration for session suggestions
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Welcome To Gym Rest ! Gym Rest is an App specifically designed for Apple Watch ! Will allow to keep track of your gym sessions directly from your Apple Watch! The iPhone App is only a companion App and contains only the instruction and the session saved from your Apple Watch ! FOR THIS REASON DON'T BUY GYM REST IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN APPLE WATCH ! First of all make sure to turn off "Do Not Disturb", enable Notification and enable access to your Health Data to allow Gym Rest to monitor your heart rate and calories burned during your gym sessions!! From Your Apple Watch, at your first launch you have an empty database, so use use Force Touch to add a new preset Use the Digital Crown to set the Number of Series, the Rest time and the Rest Time before the following preset Save your preset and choose it from your database Start your activity Health Data monitoring using Force Touch Choose you preset, run your first series and when you have finished touch the center button and the timer start the countdown with the set Rest time Some second before the end of Rest time you receive a notification to inform that the rest is almost finished ! And so again and again... after all series the last Rest time will you prepare for the next preset ! When you will stop monitoring your session data will be sended and saved to iPhone and with HandOff you con easly and quickly open Gym Rest on your iPhone ! For quick access to Gym Rest use the Gym Rest Complication in any Watch Face that allow it !! If you use Siri Watch Face Siri will learn your habits and suggest you to start a session with Gym Rest when you will arrive at the gym. Now it's your time ,put the iPhone in your locker and start your workout with your Apple Watch !! Thank you for downloading Gym Rest ! Now Gym Rest is Optimized for iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 11. Optimized for Apple Watch 5 Series. Optimized for iOS 13 and watchOS 6 For each question and suggestion feel free to visit the support page and contact me through support or twitter account ! Special Thanks to Ciro Barbato( @melamorsicata ) for the App idea and for the precious support in beta testing
KTMconnect
Enhance your riding experience with advanced navigation and bike control features. Plan routes, share your location, and customize engine settings for both street and off-road adventures.
- Offline navigation with Sygic mapping
- GPX file import/export
- Real-time traffic information
- Mobility service integration
- Engine performance customization (power, braking, traction)
- Suspension setting recommendations
- Rider analytics and lap time tracking
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Unlocking the full potential for KTM riders, the KTMconnect app is a sophisticated yet highly accessible tool that offers wireless connectivity functionalities, taking riding experiences to the next level. FOR THE STREET Plan your journey and adventure further with confidence. Powered by Mapbox and operating offline, the NAVIGATION feature uses industry standard mapping to guide riders to their destination of choice. Either use the advanced search feature, browse a diverse range of POIs including gas stations, restaurants, and rest stops or select one of your pre-saved destinations to easily find your way to your favorite roads. Concise directions are delivered turn by turn to your KTM bike’s dashboard, so you can focus on what’s important – the ride! You got a GPX-file of an awesome trip of your friend? No problem, our GPX import supports all of these features. Furthermore, see real-time traffic information on the map, speed limits and much more! MOBILITY SERVICE For the supported street bikes, find now the details of your Mobility Service* in the KTMconnect app! When unforeseen challenges are placed in your way, you can rely on our professional partner network to be at your side. We offer a 24/7 hotline service, on-site repair or tow away, accommodation, replacement vehicle, onward journey and more. Create your service request from the KTMconnect app and follow as the service vehicle approaches you. *Available only in certain European countries with certain conditions. FOR THE DIRT Rev up your KTM SX-F and KTM XC-F with the cutting-edge Connectivity Unit Offroad. Unleash control like never before by syncing it with the KTMconnect app on your smartphone. Once you've got the app in your grasp, dominate every ride with absolute authority over power delivery, engine braking, traction control and quickshifter sensitivity. This isn't just an app – it's your command center. Take charge of the engine's personality with customizable settings that let you tailor it to your every whim. The app doesn't just stop there; it's pre-loaded with suspension settings recommendations optimized for various racing terrains. Conquer any track with confidence, knowing your setup is finely tuned for peak performance. But wait, there's more! The RIDER section on the KTMconnect app isn't just a spectator; it's your post-race analyst. Dive into comprehensive analytics, dissecting every line your motorcycle takes. Lap times are etched onto a virtual leaderboard, turning every ride into a personal competition. It's not just motocross; it's a battle for supremacy, climb on, rev up, and let the KTMconnect app redefine your motocross experience. Terms of Use: https://www.ktm.com/legal-notices-and-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KTMconnect at Free against Gym Rest's $1.99. KTMconnect also leads on rating (1.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). Gym Rest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (33% vs 10%). On ads 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
KTMconnect is free to download; Gym Rest costs $1.99 up front. KTMconnect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Gym Rest asks for nothing beyond the download.
KTMconnect holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTMconnect has 114 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Gym Rest's written reviews are positive against 10% of KTMconnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Gym Rest ships an update every 12 months, KTMconnect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Rest | KTMconnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.9 (114 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 9.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 114 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ragazzetto Project | KTM AG |
Customer experience
Gym Rest
KTMconnect
Bugs and requests
Gym Rest
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
KTMconnect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Navigation instructions not displaying correctly on bike's display
- Inability to import/use custom GPX routes
- Connectivity issues between app and bike
- Incorrect speed limit and road information displayed
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more bike models, especially older ones
- Improve navigation accuracy and rerouting capabilities
- Provide more customization options for the UI
- Optimize battery usage and reduce heat generation
- Integrate with popular navigation apps like Google Maps
In-app purchases
Gym Rest
No in-app purchases
KTMconnect
- [RIDER] monthly subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- [RIDER] annual subscription1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- [NAVIGATION] BASIC purchase$9.99









