Comparison

GymRest vs PULSR 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

PULSR Timer

Features
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PULSR is a simple, powerful interval timer designed for HIIT and circuit training. - Create custom workout menus with work/rest/reps settings - Chain multiple menus into programs for seamless execution - Audio cues keep you on track without watching the screen - Track your workout history with a calendar view - Japanese & English language support No account required. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

GymRest3 screens
PULSR Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PULSR Timer at weekly 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, PULSR Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymRest versus PULSR Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymRestPULSR Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeito HoriguchiShinya Hayashi

In-app purchases

None

GymRest

No in-app purchases

None

PULSR Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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