Comparison

GymRest vs Timercise

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

Head to head
About

GymRest

This app provides a streamlined interval timer designed for focused workouts. It features simple tap controls for starting, stopping, and resetting sets, with automatic cloud saving of timer settings. Alarms and notifications alert you when time is up.

Highlights
  • Tap to start/stop
  • Long press to set duration
  • Set and reset counting
  • Alarm and notification alerts
  • Automatic cloud saving
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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The most focused interval timer built for weight training. Features: · Tap to start / stop · Long press to set duration · Count your sets, long press to reset · Alarm and notification when time's up · Timer settings saved to the cloud automatically No menus. No settings screens. Just what you need.

About

Timercise

Create and track customized interval workouts with a versatile fitness timer. Personalize routines with work/rest periods, descriptions, and visuals. Features voice cues, a preset library, and shuffle options for varied training.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Voice assistance for cues
  • Preset exercise library
  • Shuffle workout routines
  • Save and load custom workouts
  • HIIT, Freestyle, and Boxing timers
Features
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Transform Your Fitness Routine with Timercise where Seconds Count! "Went from 220 lbs to 185 lbs. Used Timercise for HIIT workouts and circuit workouts because they were varied and kept it interesting while also not time-consuming. Timercise helped me create these workouts and track them." — Arty Adrian "Super customizable. Let’s you know when you’re done halfway. It also has the option to lower the music volume when it reads out the exercises or different phases of the workout. It’s way better than the Seconds Pro Interval Timer App and Intervals Pro App for precise tracking.” — Duukodo Timercise is the ultimate simple fitness timer app where you can customize intervals (work time, rest time, write descriptions, and use uploaded or preset images/gifs). Some timers even have alternating intensities. Ensure every second of your workout is accounted for. Custom Interval Workouts! Create Your Own Workouts: Use the simple interval timer to personalize your routines with workout timers custom intervals. Set precise intervals for work and rest, and name each segment. Upload your own images or GIFs, or use preset options. Multiple Timers: Choose from various timers including HIIT timer, freestyle timer (ideal as a crossfit timer), and boxing round timers. You can use the provided timers also as running interval timers and sprint timers. Don’t want to workout but still want to do something? Use our timers as a stretch tracker for recovery days. Voice Assistance: Get real-time cues with voice assistance. Timercise announces the exercise, shows the upcoming exercise, and indicates when you’re halfway through Preset Exercises Library: Access a library of preset exercises to streamline your routines. Save favorite presets to avoid repetitive typing and for easy setup. Shuffle Button: Add variety to your workouts with the shuffle button, mixing up your routines for a fresh challenge. Save and Load Custom Workouts: Save your personalized workouts and easily reload them whenever needed. Review past workouts in your history for easy access. Backup and Restore: Backup your workouts, exercises, and history. Versatile Timer Features HIIT Timer: Tailor your high-intensity interval training with customizable work and rest periods. Choose between work-rest and alternating intensities modes. Freestyle Timer: Create custom circuits with unique work/rest times and exercises. Fighting / Boxing Timer: Perfect for boxing with bell sounds and warnings. Timercise Countdown Timer Free Features: Use our Timercise countdown timer free features for simple timing needs and unlock affordable pro features when you need it. It is the must have stopwatch timer for varied training. Timer App Compatibility: You can use this timer for iPad and Apple iPhone devices. From little timers and gym timers to stopwatch timers and interval running timers, our app supports every aspect of your workout routine. Achieve your fitness goals with interval timers, stopwatches, and free tabata timer options for HIIT, Tabata, and WOD workouts. Perfect for short specific or full body workouts, and training sessions. Subscription: The Timercise Interval Timer Free features is free access to a variety of interval timers and unlock pro when you want to take it the next level. The Pro features are offered via subscription. Choose from a 1-month Pro Pass ($3.99/month) or an Annual Pro Pass ($9.99/year). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal in Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kciM-LRTmf2loYFcKt-GLBQTWFhK6Dl-G6JbSNZkHzA/mobilebasic Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qy5Uevztn9iug9buENcGZsp6iz8gvLv4xcXm1wGAQ5M/mobilebasic Aardlam Studios, LLC

Screenshots

GymRest3 screens
Timercise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timercise at 67% against GymRest's 0%. Timercise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 22 months). GymRest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Timercise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GymRest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timercise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GymRest's written reviews are positive against 67% of Timercise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymRest ships an update every 22 months, Timercise every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GymRest versus Timercise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymRestTimercise
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeito HoriguchiAardlam Studios LLC

Customer experience

GymRest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Timercise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GymRest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Timercise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Pass$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Pass14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GymRest free?
GymRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timercise free?
Timercise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymRest or Timercise?
Timercise is rated higher. GymRest averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timercise averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GymRest or Timercise have ads?
Neither GymRest nor Timercise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymRest or Timercise?
GymRest ships an update every 22 months, and Timercise every 10 days. Most recently, GymRest was updated on October 17, 2026 and Timercise on October 4, 2026.

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