Gym Rest Timer vs Gym Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lock screen control
- Notification mode
- Media player mode
- Volume gesture control
- Siri integration
- Widget support
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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!
Gym Timer
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The only gym timer that warns you BEFORE time is up. Get in position, refocus, and start your next set fully ready — not scrambling. Most timers beep when rest is already over. You're distracted. Out of position. The next set starts badly. Gym Timer: Rest & Get Ready fixes that with smart pre-alerts — a warning sound and vibration BEFORE your rest ends, so you're always ready when it counts. KEY FEATURES • Smart Pre-Alerts — Get warned 5–60s before the timer ends. Never get caught off guard again. • Live Activity — Timer always visible on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to unlock. • Apple Watch — Dedicated app, works standalone or synced. Your timer, always on your wrist. • One-Tap Start — Predefined presets, zero setup. Tap and rest. • Rep Counter — Auto-tracks your sets. One tap to repeat. • Custom Sounds — Pick your own warning and completion audio. • Themes — Personalize colors and look. • Minimal Design — No ads cluttering your rest. No distractions. Just your timer. WHY GYM TIMER? This isn't another interval timer. It's a training rhythm tool. The pre-alert is the difference: you know it's almost time BEFORE the beep, so you're always in position and mentally ready. • Never miss another set • Stay locked in between sets • Built for lifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, and functional training Know before it ends. Stay ready. Train in flow. Terms of Use: https://gym-timer-app-ads.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://gym-timer-app-ads.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Rest Timer at none against Gym Timer's 3. Gym Rest Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). Gym Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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
Both are free to download. Gym Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gym Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 8 months, Gym Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Rest Timer | Gym Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (73 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Blake | JustCodeMobile |
In-app purchases
Gym Rest Timer
No in-app purchases
Gym Timer
- Monthly Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$22.99
