Comparison

Rest Timer vs MyGymBuddyPro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rest Timer

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
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Free app. No ads. Start the timer with one tap. Keeps playing music after a short alarm sound. Restart the timer from the notification. Dynamic Island and Live Activity supported. This is the simplest countdown timer out there, with a set of convenience features you can't find in any other similar app. It's primarily used for timing rest periods during a strength training workout. It works great in the gym, at home, and outdoors. Let your phone notify you when it's time to start the next set or exercise. *** Instructions *** Start the countdown by pressing one of the 9 timer buttons. Reset it if you don't need it anymore. Press'n'hold the button to change its timer duration. === Important! === Please make sure to allow the app to send you notifications, otherwise, you might not hear sound warnings, and it won't work with the screen locked. *** What makes this app better than the others? *** You can change the timer duration while the timer is already running. The app recalculates the remaining time and keeps the time that has already passed. Sometimes there is not enough energy in the tank, and you need an extra minute to rest. Or you started the wrong timer and want to change it to the correct one. The app uses carefully selected custom sounds that play nicely with your workout music. They are noticeable enough not to miss them but still easy on your ears. A gentle sound warning signals you to start preparing for the next set (for time intervals of 30 seconds and higher). Another more distinct sound follows when the time is up. When you're done with the set, you can restart the timer from the notification without unlocking the screen! No need to think about how long your rest time is after each set. *** FAQ *** Q. I can't hear the sound notifications. What's wrong? A. Please make sure that you have allowed the app to send you notifications. Go to Settings App -> Notifications -> find WaitWaitGo! -> Allow notifications and Sounds need to be On. Also, make sure that the silent switch on the phone is off, and if you have any iOS focus modes active, make sure they allow notifications from WaitWaitGo!. As a last resort, go to Settings -> Sounds and make sure that the Ringer And Alerts volume slider is set to some higher value.

About

MyGymBuddyPro

This fitness app helps weightlifters optimize rest periods between sets by automatically detecting weight drops. It offers timer modes, a set counter, and vibration intensity graphs to enhance training efficiency and performance.

Highlights
  • Automatic rest timer via accelerometer
  • Vibration intensity graph
  • Stopwatch and timer modes
  • Set counter
  • Workout optimization
Features
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The fitness companion app is specifically designed for weightlifters. By utilizing the accelerometer feature in your device, the app can detect vibrations when weights are dropped during your workout. This triggers a timer to start for the rest period between sets, enabling you to easily monitor and optimize your rest time for maximum efficiency. Additionally, the app includes a graph display that showcases the intensity of vibrations throughout your workout. Users have the flexibility to switch between stopwatch and timer modes based on their workout preferences. Furthermore, a set counter is available to help you keep track of your progress during the session. This app serves as a convenient tool for weightlifters seeking to enhance their training experience and elevate their performance in the gym. Prepare to elevate your workouts to new heights with this innovative fitness companion.

Screenshots

Rest Timer3 screens
MyGymBuddyPro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyGymBuddyPro at daily against Rest Timer's every 2 months. Rest Timer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rest Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, MyGymBuddyPro daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rest Timer versus MyGymBuddyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest TimerMyGymBuddyPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSrdan StanicHenry Liu

Customer experience

Rest Timer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyGymBuddyPro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

None

MyGymBuddyPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest Timer free?
Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyGymBuddyPro free?
MyGymBuddyPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rest Timer or MyGymBuddyPro?
Rest Timer is rated higher. Rest Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MyGymBuddyPro averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Rest Timer or MyGymBuddyPro have ads?
Neither Rest Timer nor MyGymBuddyPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or MyGymBuddyPro?
Rest Timer ships an update every 2 months, and MyGymBuddyPro daily. Most recently, Rest Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and MyGymBuddyPro on October 30, 2026.

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