Restrr vs AutoRest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Restrr
Optimize your strength training and HIIT workouts with a smart rest countdown and automatic set counter. Stay focused with customizable notifications and live activity integration. Train more efficiently and effectively.
- Smart rest countdown
- Automatic set counter
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration
- Customizable notifications
- Workout optimization
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Tired of guessing your rest periods and losing track of sets? Gym Timer is the essential tool for every serious athlete and gym-goer. Designed to keep your strength training, muscle building, and HIIT workouts on track, our app ensures you make the most of every second. Stop wasting time and start training with purpose. Features That Optimize Your Workout - Smart Rest Countdown: Our clear, easy-to-read rest countdown ensures you hit your next set at the perfect time, every time. - Automatic Set Counter: Focus on your reps, not your count. The app automatically tracks your sets, making your workout seamless. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Stay connected to your workout timer directly from your lock screen or Dynamic Island. A quick glance is all you need. - Customizable Notifications: Get notified with a sound or vibration the moment your rest period is over. You'll never miss a beat. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, the Gym Rest Timer is the personal coach you've been waiting for. It's more than just a timer—it's your key to a more efficient, focused, and effective workout. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AutoRest
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Train. Finish your set. Let AutoRest handle the rest. AutoRest is a gym rest timer built around Apple Watch. When you finish a set, AutoRest can detect it automatically and start your rest timer — so you can stay focused on your workout instead of reaching for your phone. TRY AUTOMATIC REST Get 3 workouts with automatic set detection for free. After that, AutoRest Pro unlocks unlimited automatic detection. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH • Automatic set-end detection • Rest timer directly on your wrist • Haptic countdown before it’s time to go again • Manual mode whenever you want full control • Effort, Rest and GO states designed to stay readable during training PLAN ON IPHONE. TRAIN ON WATCH. Build your workout on iPhone, choose your exercises and rest times, then train from your Apple Watch. You can also add exercises or finish your workout from iPhone while a session is running. AUTOREST PRO Unlock: • Unlimited automatic detection • Precise and personalized rest by exercise • Full Insights • Complete workout history • Unlimited planning UNDERSTAND YOUR TRAINING Review your workouts with real session data including sets, rest, effort and available heart-rate information. Use Insights to follow your training consistency over time. AutoRest is designed to reduce distractions between sets and keep your training rhythm consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://autorest.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoRest at every 6 days against Restrr's every 3 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
Both are free to download. Restrr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AutoRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Restrr ships an update every 3 months, AutoRest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Restrr | AutoRest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matija Gunther | alexandre keita |
In-app purchases
Restrr
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$8.991 Year
- Lifetime$3.99
AutoRest
- AutoRest Pro$1.991 Month
- AutoRest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year









