# Rest Timer vs Workout Rest & Go

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rest Timer at every 2 months against Workout Rest & Go's every 6 months. Rest Timer also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Workout Rest & Go's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rest Timer against 5.0 for Workout Rest & Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rest Timer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, Workout Rest & Go every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Timer | Workout Rest & Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-rest-and-go/id6472497359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srdan Stanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162311486) | [Clayton Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717087833) |

## 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


### Workout Rest & Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-rest-and-go/id6472497359)

This app helps you manage workout and rest periods without needing to set alarms. It integrates with your music to lower volume during countdowns and allows you to record notes to analyze your workout duration.

**Highlights:** Tap to start workout, Press to start rest, Swipe to record, Music volume reduction during countdown, Audio cues for rest completion, Record workout notes, Analyze work vs. rest time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Rest & Go free?

Workout Rest & Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rest Timer or Workout Rest & Go?

Workout Rest & Go is rated higher. Rest Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Workout Rest & Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rest Timer or Workout Rest & Go have ads?

Neither Rest Timer nor Workout Rest & Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or Workout Rest & Go?

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Workout Rest & Go every 6 months. Most recently, Rest Timer was updated on July 18, 2026 and Workout Rest & Go on June 4, 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.*