Comparison

GymRest vs MuscleTimerPro

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

MuscleTimerPro

Features
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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)

Screenshots

GymRest3 screens
MuscleTimerPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymRest versus MuscleTimerPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymRestMuscleTimerPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeito HoriguchiJIN TANDA

In-app purchases

None

GymRest

No in-app purchases

None

MuscleTimerPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymRest free?
GymRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MuscleTimerPro free?
MuscleTimerPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GymRest or MuscleTimerPro have ads?
Neither GymRest nor MuscleTimerPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymRest or MuscleTimerPro?
GymRest ships an update every 22 months, and MuscleTimerPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, GymRest was updated on November 3, 2026 and MuscleTimerPro on October 31, 2026.

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