# Fitsifu Timer vs Rest Timer

Fitsifu Timer and Rest Timer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Rest Timer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fitsifu Timer's. Rest Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Fitsifu Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (611 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fitsifu Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fitsifu Timer against 4.9 for Rest Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitsifu Timer has 611 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Fitsifu Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rest Timer's.

Fitsifu Timer ships an update every 5 days, Rest Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fitsifu Timer | Rest Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitsifu-timer/id1086916546/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALPHAPOD X SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588607670) | [Srdan Stanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162311486) |

## What reviewers say

### Fitsifu Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitsifu-timer/id1086916546)

This interval training app helps you achieve your fitness goals with a customizable timer. It supports various workout styles and provides audio alerts for seamless transitions. Premium features offer advanced customization and trainer-designed workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Color-coded interval indicators, Audio alerts for interval changes, Works in background, Trainer-designed workout presets, Muscle recovery timer, Spotify integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game Changer
- 🚀 The Difference
- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great customer service!
- 🚀 Super good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No funciona!
- 🐛 Useless, muscle rest timers don't work
- 🔒 Requiere suscripción para apple watch
- 🐛 No la actualicen
- 🔒 Now charges for what used to be included

**Reported bugs**

- Every workout timing end with an extra rest time
- Unable to save custom timers
- App goes to random other promo apps, doesn't not stay in timer but goes to random sites, can't save timer
- Won't open, crashes on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Round rest
- custom version for the apple watch
- language selection
- ability to make their own name for the muscle timers
- lockscreen shortcut


### Rest Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487)

This app provides a simple countdown timer for rest periods during workouts. It features customizable sounds, notification-based restarts, and dynamic display support. Easily manage your workout intervals without interrupting your music or unlocking your phone.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer start, Customizable rest periods, Plays music during countdown, Restart from notification, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, Adjust timer while running

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fitsifu Timer free?

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

### Is Rest Timer free?

Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fitsifu Timer or Rest Timer?

Rest Timer is rated higher. Fitsifu Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Rest Timer averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Fitsifu Timer or Rest Timer have ads?

Neither Fitsifu Timer nor Rest Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fitsifu Timer or Rest Timer?

Fitsifu Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Rest Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Fitsifu Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Rest Timer on September 26, 2026.

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