Train Rest Repeat vs Workout Sets & Rest Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Workout Sets & Rest Timer
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Keep your workout moving, one set at a time. Workout Sets & Rest Timer helps you count sets and time the breaks between them, right on your Apple Watch. SET YOUR WORKOUT Choose 1–20 sets and a rest period from 15 seconds to 9 minutes. Your preferred settings are remembered for next time. TIME YOUR REST Tap Start Rest after a set to begin a clear, easy-to-read countdown. See how many sets remain and feel a haptic alert when your rest is over. FOLLOW YOUR HEART RATE With your permission, view live heart rate during your session. The finishing summary shows your maximum and current heart rate, set count, and selected rest duration. SIMPLE WATCH CONTROLS Use a single rest countdown or move through multiple sets. Need to finish a break early? Triple-tap the countdown to skip the remaining rest. Built for Apple Watch. Requires watchOS 26 or later. Heart-rate features use Apple Health access. Workout sessions are not saved to Apple Health.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Train Rest Repeat at 13.0 against Workout Sets & Rest Timer's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Train Rest Repeat | Workout Sets & Rest Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Remillard | Matthew Robert Zajac |
In-app purchases
Train Rest Repeat
No in-app purchases
Workout Sets & Rest Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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