Comparison

GymRest vs Gym Timer

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

Gym Timer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

GymRest3 screens
Gym Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GymRest versus Gym Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymRestGym Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeito HoriguchiAgustiyansyah Syam

In-app purchases

None

GymRest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Gym Timer Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gym Timer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is GymRest free?
GymRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Timer free?
Gym Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymRest or Gym Timer have ads?
Neither GymRest nor Gym Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymRest or Gym Timer?
GymRest ships an update every 22 months, and Gym Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GymRest was updated on October 17, 2026 and Gym Timer on October 16, 2026.

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