Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs Restrr

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

Head to head
About

Gym Rest Timer

This app helps you manage rest periods during workouts without interrupting your flow. It offers multiple modes, including lock screen control and volume gesture activation, to keep your training seamless. You can even use voice commands to start timers.

Highlights
  • Lock screen control
  • Notification mode
  • Media player mode
  • Volume gesture control
  • Siri integration
  • Widget support
Features
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Tired of constantly unlocking your phone to restart your rest timer? Gym Rest Timer is designed to minimise this and be as unobtrusive to your workout as possible, with 3 modes to choose from: 1. Notification mode - When your rest timer completes it sends you a notification which you can use to start the next one. 2. Media Player mode - Control and track your timer straight from the lock screen using the media player controls. 3. Volume Gesture mode - When listening to music just reach into your pocket or headphone remote and press volume down-up in quick succession. The app will detect this gesture and restart the timer. Install the accompanying widget to your widget screen and access timer controls straight from your lock screen. Use Siri to start a timer even from across the room!

About

Restrr

Optimize your strength training and HIIT workouts with a smart rest countdown and automatic set counter. Stay focused with customizable notifications and live activity integration. Train more efficiently and effectively.

Highlights
  • Smart rest countdown
  • Automatic set counter
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration
  • Customizable notifications
  • Workout optimization
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Tired of guessing your rest periods and losing track of sets? Gym Timer is the essential tool for every serious athlete and gym-goer. Designed to keep your strength training, muscle building, and HIIT workouts on track, our app ensures you make the most of every second. Stop wasting time and start training with purpose. Features That Optimize Your Workout - Smart Rest Countdown: Our clear, easy-to-read rest countdown ensures you hit your next set at the perfect time, every time. - Automatic Set Counter: Focus on your reps, not your count. The app automatically tracks your sets, making your workout seamless. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Stay connected to your workout timer directly from your lock screen or Dynamic Island. A quick glance is all you need. - Customizable Notifications: Get notified with a sound or vibration the moment your rest period is over. You'll never miss a beat. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, the Gym Rest Timer is the personal coach you've been waiting for. It's more than just a timer—it's your key to a more efficient, focused, and effective workout. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
Restrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gym Rest Timer at 92% against Restrr's 0%. Gym Rest Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Restrr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Restrr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gym Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gym Rest Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Rest Timer has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Gym Rest Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Restrr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 8 months, Restrr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Gym Rest Timer versus Restrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerRestrr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BlakeMatija Gunther

Customer experience

Gym Rest Timer

All ratings73 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Restrr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gym Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Restrr

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Restrr free?
Restrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gym Rest Timer or Restrr?
Gym Rest Timer is rated higher. Gym Rest Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Restrr averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gym Rest Timer or Restrr have ads?
Neither Gym Rest Timer nor Restrr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or Restrr?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Restrr every 3 months. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Restrr on September 24, 2026.

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