Comparison

Train Rest Repeat vs Set

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

Head to head
About

Train Rest Repeat

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I built Watch Rest & Recovery Timer because I wanted a quick, distraction-free way to track rest between sets—without pulling out my phone. Whether you're lifting, doing HIIT, bodyweight exercises, or any structured workout, this timer keeps you on track. – Start, pause, and reset your rest timer with a tap. – No unnecessary features—just a clean, focused rest timer. – Discreet vibration alerts – Stay in the zone with haptic feedback when your rest time is up. – Apple Watch Ready – Control your timer from your wrist—no need to touch your phone. – Automatic Set Tracking – Easily keep count of your sets without losing focus. No clutter, no distractions—just a reliable rest timer to help you train smarter. Download and make every second count!

About

Set

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Set-Rest Timer is a simple, customizable interval timer for any timed activity. - Set number of rounds, work time, rest time, and optional preparation time - Shows current phase and countdown with large, readable digits - Plays sound alerts at each transition - Useful for stretching, rehab, circuits, strength training, or similar routines - No ads, no login, no internet required Ready to use on install.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Set at daily against Train Rest Repeat's fortnightly. Train Rest Repeat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Rest Repeat ships an update fortnightly, Set daily. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Train Rest Repeat versus Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Rest RepeatSet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan RemillardLari Partanen

In-app purchases

None

Train Rest Repeat

No in-app purchases

None

Set

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Rest Repeat free?
Train Rest Repeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Set free?
Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Rest Repeat or Set have ads?
Neither Train Rest Repeat nor Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Rest Repeat or Set?
Train Rest Repeat ships an update fortnightly, and Set daily. Most recently, Train Rest Repeat was updated on September 11, 2026 and Set on September 12, 2026.

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