GymRest vs HealthSync
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.
HealthSync
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HealthSync brings your Apple Health activity to your Home Screen and Lock Screen with fast, lightweight widgets and Live Activities. Stay on top of your daily activity with easy access to: • Steps • Active Calories • Walking & Running Distance HealthSync is designed to be simple, private, and easy to use. Your health data stays on your device, and no account or sign-in is required. Features: • Home Screen widgets for steps, calories, and combined activity • Lock Screen Live Activity for live step tracking • Automatic updates using Apple Health • Switch between kilometres and miles • Lightweight, fast, and battery-friendly • No subscriptions • No ads • No account required HealthSync works seamlessly with Apple Health so you can see your progress at a glance throughout the day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HealthSync at weekly against GymRest's every 22 months. GymRest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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, HealthSync weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GymRest | HealthSync |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seito Horiguchi | Ammar Mahmood |
In-app purchases
GymRest
No in-app purchases
HealthSync
No in-app purchases
