Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs Ares

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gym Rest Timer

Features
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The simple, powerful timer made for weightlifters, HIIT, and gym training. Gym Rest Timer is your no-fuss workout timer - built for strength training, HIIT, sets, circuits, and even yoga or Tabata. Whether you’re lifting heavy or doing interval workouts, this app helps you rest the right amount and stay on track. Made for Weights, Sets, and Circuits • Quick-start buttons for 30, 60, 90, or 180 seconds • Easy-to-edit custom times to match any routine • Perfect for progressive overload, supersets, and timed rest between sets Clean, Focused Interface • Visual countdown with haptic feedback • Set counter to track your progress • Optional screen-on mode to keep timer visible Custom Alerts & Smart Notifications • Vibration or sound alert when rest ends • Works even while using other apps • Fully customisable notification settings Simple, Effective, Reliable No complicated features. Just a smooth gym timer that works exactly how you need it to. Whether you’re training for strength, endurance, or recovery, this timer helps you stay focused, efficient, and consistent. Download now and upgrade your gym sessions. Privacy Policy: https://ninetysixsoftware.co.uk/simple-gym-rest-timer-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Ares

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, yoga, and stretching. It features real-time heart rate zone tracking with Apple Watch integration and allows users to create and save unlimited training sessions and workout sets. Voice cues guide users through workouts, ensuring focus remains on exercise.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • HIIT, Tabata, Yoga, Stretch modes
  • Apple Watch control and heart rate zones
  • Unlimited training session saving
  • Workout set creation
  • Voice and sound cues
  • Training history tracking
Features
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An interval timer for any workout, including HIIT, Tabata, yoga, and stretching. Create Training sessions in seconds and start right away. Track heart rate zones in real time with Apple Watch. Clean, modern UI. No ads, no distractions. Interval timer • Set work interval time, rest time, and number of rounds to the second • Left/Right mode for stretching, yoga, and single-side exercises Apple Watch and heart rate zones • Control your Training from your wrist • View heart rate zones during your Training • Automatically sync with Apple Health Training sessions and workout sets • Save unlimited Training sessions • Create workout sets to chain multiple Training sessions into a single plan Exercise library • Exercise library expanded regularly • Exercise names can be spoken with voice cues during Training Training history • Track your progress with a calendar view, a list, and Training details Train your way • Voice and sound cues guide you through Training, so you can focus on the workout, not the screen • Works with the screen locked • Doesn’t interrupt your music Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.eris.one/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
Ares4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ares at none against Gym Rest Timer's shown. Gym Rest Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Gym Rest Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month and Ares sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Ares fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gym Rest Timer versus Ares: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerAres
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinety Six Software LtdKrzysztof Orlowski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Rest Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.391 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99
3 purchases

Ares

Subscriptions2
  • Ares Plus$1.991 Month
  • Ares Plus$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ares Plus Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ares free?
Ares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Rest Timer or Ares have ads?
Gym Rest Timer shows ads; Ares does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or Ares?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ares fortnightly. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Ares on September 21, 2026.

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