Comparison

The Compound Gym vs Top Set Timer

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

Head to head
About

The Compound Gym

Features
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For members of The Compound Gym to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

Top Set Timer

This workout timer helps you manage rest and intervals for strength training. It offers flexible modes for self-paced sets, HIIT, and EMOM, allowing you to focus on your workout without watching the clock. It runs in the background and notifies you when it's time for the next set.

Highlights
  • Flexible rest timer for strength sets
  • HIIT and EMOM interval modes
  • Background operation and notifications
  • Supports strength, powerlifting, and conditioning
  • Simple, no-frills interface
Features
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Top Set Timer is a no frills workout timer with one job: keeping your rest and intervals on track so you can focus on training. Unlike most timers on the App Store that are designed for HIIT programs and force fixed work and rest blocks, Top Set Timer is built for real strength sessions where sets take as long as they take. Finish your set, rack the bar, then tap once to start your rest. When the timer goes off, you are ready for the next set. When you want more structure, switch to HIIT or EMOM modes for classic interval work. Use it for barbell strength programs, powerlifting, bodyweight and calisthenics sessions, sprints and hill runs, or conditioning blocks in the gym. Top Set Timer includes three modes: Rest mode lets you start the timer only when you finish a set, ideal for longer 2 to 5 minute rests or any self paced work. HIIT mode runs repeated work and rest intervals for conditioning and finishers. EMOM mode keeps every minute on the minute, or any interval you choose, locked in for focused training blocks. Top Set Timer keeps track of your rests even when it's off the screen. If you navigate away the timer will continue to run in the background and will notify you when its time to get back to work. Top Set Timer keeps your rest honest and your intervals consistent so you can train harder, recover better, and stop staring at the clock.

Screenshots

The Compound Gym4 screens
Top Set Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Compound Gym at none against Top Set Timer's 1. The Compound Gym also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Top Set Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Top Set Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Compound Gym asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The Compound Gym versus Top Set Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Compound GymTop Set Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushPress, Inc.Greg McInnes

In-app purchases

None

The Compound Gym

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Set Timer

One-time1
  • Top Set Timer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is The Compound Gym free?
The Compound Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Top Set Timer free?
Top Set Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Compound Gym or Top Set Timer have ads?
The Compound Gym shows ads; Top Set Timer does not.

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