# Rest Timer vs Timer for Workouts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rest Timer at none against Timer for Workouts's 4. Rest Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer for Workouts's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 11). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rest Timer against 4.8 for Timer for Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 82 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Rest Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Timer for Workouts's.

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timer for Workouts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Timer | Timer for Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487/reviews)** | [4.8 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srdan Stanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162311486) | [Aral Atpulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546542344) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Timer for Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499)

This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts, Save and repeat favorite routines, Clear visual and voice cues, Track progress, Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Timer free?

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

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rest Timer or Timer for Workouts?

Rest Timer is rated higher. Rest Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Timer for Workouts averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.

### Do Rest Timer or Timer for Workouts have ads?

Neither Rest Timer nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or Timer for Workouts?

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer for Workouts every 8 days. Most recently, Rest Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on September 30, 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.*