# Interval Timer vs GymRest

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | GymRest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-bit-timer/id505848680/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **534** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peiter Buick](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848683) | [Simge Ceylan Akyuz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468643938) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-bit-timer/id505848680)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant interval setup, Guiding tones and colors, HealthKit integration, Background functionality, Save and sync favorite timers, Preparation countdown, Pause and resume workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit Timer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Bit Timer Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Bit Timer Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Bit Timer Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
- ✨ Effective for interval training
- 💯 Works great for the basics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid app now requires subscription
- 💰 Asking users to pay again after initial purchase
- 🔇 Audio cues too quiet
- ⏱️ Limited to 4 minutes of work time

**Reported bugs**

- Timer continues counting down even after app is closed
- Issues with music volume reduction while app is in use

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymrest-rest-timer/id6760643687)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GymRest free?

GymRest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Interval Timer or GymRest have ads?

Neither Interval Timer nor GymRest shows ads.

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