Interval Timer vs GymRest
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/
GymRest
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GymRest is a focused rest timer for strength training. Choose your rest duration, tap once after a set, and feel a strong vibration when it is time to lift again. No clutter, no distractions — just clear timing on your wrist. - Three popular rest presets (45s, 90s, 120s) - Large one-tap start button for quick use in the gym - Bold countdown with circular progress ring - Strong haptic when rest ends so you never miss a set - Designed for dark, high-contrast gym environments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against GymRest's $0.99. GymRest'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; GymRest costs $0.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GymRest asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | GymRest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| 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 | Simge Ceylan Akyuz |
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
GymRest
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
GymRest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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