GymRest vs Gym Timer
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.
Gym Timer
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Train with precision. This workout timer is designed for focused HIIT, strength, and interval training. Whether you prefer audible alerts or silent vibration, the experience adapts to your environment so you can stay fully engaged in every session. The interface is clean and distraction-free, with clear work and rest timing that supports consistent performance. Create custom intervals, save routines, and repeat workouts effortlessly. Features • Sound or vibration training alerts • Work and rest interval timing • Quick-start workout presets • Custom routine builder • Large, readable timer display • Save and reuse workouts • Clean, focused interface Pro Upgrade Unlock advanced flexibility: • Unlimited custom presets • Expanded interval options • Persistent workout storage • Additional visual themes A single upgrade — no subscription required. Built for HIIT sessions, strength training, circuit workouts, and cardio intervals. Designed to support focus, consistency, and progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymRest at none against Gym Timer's 2. GymRest also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Gym Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GymRest asks for nothing beyond the download.
GymRest ships an update every 22 months, Gym Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymRest | Gym Timer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seito Horiguchi | Agustiyansyah Syam |
In-app purchases
GymRest
No in-app purchases
Gym Timer
- Gym Timer Pro$0.991 Month
- Gym Timer Pro$4.99
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