Interval Timer vs Gym Rest Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
This app provides a simple and intuitive interval timer for workouts like HIIT, EMOM, and CrossFit. It features quick setup, guiding tones and colors, and background functionality to keep you focused on your training.
- Instant interval setup
- Guiding tones and colors
- HealthKit integration
- Background functionality
- Save and sync favorite timers
- Preparation countdown
- Pause and resume workouts
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Discover the World’s Simplest Interval Timer — Bit Timer gets you off your phone or watch and into your workout in no time. ---------------- Key Features: Instant Setup — With a clean, no-frills design, set your work, rest, and repeat intervals in seconds. Guiding Tones and Colors — Navigate your workout with distinct tones and colors for each phase, keeping you on track effortlessly. Seamless HealthKit Integration (watchOS) — Automatically save your workouts and close those rings with Apple Health integration. Background Functionality — Keep your workout going even when your phone is locked or you’re using other apps, thanks to sound and haptics. Favorites Sync — Save and sync your favorite timers across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for quick access. Why You’ll Love Bit Timer: - Quick Setup: Press and drag to set work, rest, and repeat intervals swiftly. - Preparation Countdown: Get ready with a 10-second countdown before your workout starts (3 seconds on Apple Watch). - Clear Audio Cues: Three distinct sounds indicate different stages of your workout, ensuring you stay on track. - Warning Tone: A countdown tone alerts you before the work phase begins. - Pause & Resume: Pause your workout anytime and resume right where you left off. - Easy Reset: Start from the beginning if interrupted, with a simple reset. ----------- Bit Timer promises to be the ‘World’s Simplest Interval Timer Ever.’ It is.” - Fast Company Design.* ----------- Privacy Policy: https://www.bittimer.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.bittimer.com/terms-of-service End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Gym Rest Timer
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Gym Rest Timer by Flavr Apps – The Perfect Apple Watch Rest Timer Tired of clunky, complicated rest timers? Gym Rest Timer by Flavr Apps is built for everyone from beginner gym users and serious lifters who want a simple, effective, and beautifully designed way to track rest between sets. Designed by gym lovers, for gym lovers—this app makes sure you stay on track, recover properly, and push yourself harder in every session. Features: - Clean, intuitive UI – Designed to make full use of the Apple Watch’s latest features. - Quick Start Timers – Set up your go-to rest periods for effortless tracking. - On-the-Fly Custom Timers – Adjust your rest as needed, no hassle. - Motivational Text – Get that extra push to crush your next set. No distractions. No fluff. Just the perfect rest timer for your workouts. Get Gym Rest Timer and level up your training today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Gym Rest Timer's $2.99. Gym Rest Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Interval Timer is free to download; Gym Rest Timer costs $2.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gym Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Gym Rest Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (534 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 534 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peiter Buick | Flavr Web Dev Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Timer continues counting down even after app is closed
- Issues with music volume reduction while app is in use
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save and load custom workout routines
- Option to increase work interval duration beyond 4 minutes
- Apple Watch app integration
- More sound effect options
Gym Rest Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Bit Timer Pro$1.991 Month
- Bit Timer Pro$4.991 Year
- Bit Timer Pro$9.991 Year
- Bit Timer Pro Lifetime$17.99
Gym Rest Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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