GymRest vs MuscleTimerPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tap to start/stop
- Long press to set duration
- Set and reset counting
- Alarm and notification alerts
- Automatic cloud saving
- Minimalist interface
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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.
MuscleTimerPro
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A simple and refined workout timer. The perfect timer app for interval training. Just set your sets, work time, and rest time. Save your favorite menus as presets for instant access. A minimal design that lets you focus on your training. 【Key Features】 - Customizable interval timer - Set management - Work time & rest time settings - Preset saving - Workout history tracking - Monthly activity calendar - Rep-based training support - Sound & vibration settings - English & Japanese support 【Perfect For】 - Home workout enthusiasts - Interval training lovers - Those who prefer simple apps - Gym-goers doing weight training - Anyone who wants to track their workouts 【Commitment to Simplicity】 No complex features or unnecessary clutter. Only what you truly need, simply implemented. Just tap to start the timer. Intuitive controls let you focus on your training. 【Workout History】 Your past workouts are saved automatically. View them at a glance on the monthly calendar. Stay motivated by tracking your consistency. 【Preset Feature】 Save your favorite menus and start with one tap. No more setup every time. Create presets for each exercise and train more smoothly. 【Flexible Support】 Supports rep-based training without timers. Track all your exercises—bench press, squats, and more. Simply refined experience. This is our answer. 【Credits】 Sound effects: OtoLogic (https://otologic.jp)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MuscleTimerPro at every 2 weeks against GymRest's every 22 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GymRest ships an update every 22 months, MuscleTimerPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymRest | MuscleTimerPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seito Horiguchi | JIN TANDA |
In-app purchases
GymRest
No in-app purchases
MuscleTimerPro
No in-app purchases






