Comparison

Gainiac vs Exercise Timer Resero

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

Head to head
About

Gainiac

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Gainiac is een eenvoudige workout tracker voor krachttraining in de gym. Log je oefeningen sets en gewichten in seconden en houd je progressie bij in de sportschool. Geen ingewikkelde schema's of ui. Geen overbodige functies, gewoon trainen! Maak in een paar tikken een routine, kies je favoriete oefeningen en hou je voortgang bij. Alles blijft overzichtelijk, zodat jij je kunt focussen op je workout — niet op administratie. - Snel workouts loggen - Houd sets en gewichten bij - Volg je krachtprogressie - Minimalistisch ontwerp - Geen account nodig Perfect voor iedereen die: Krachttraining doet, progressie wil bijhouden of een simpele gym tracker doet.

About

Exercise Timer Resero

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers a workout library, progress tracking, and integration with Apple Health and Apple Watch for detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Workout library
  • Progress calendar
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Apple Health sync
  • Rep-based intervals
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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No control. Outdated design. Ads everywhere. Sound like your current timer app? Resero is the one exercise timer you need, from a quick 10-minute home workout to fully custom training. Resero is modern, clean and built to grow with you. Squeeze in a short HIIT session in your living room, or take fine control over every rep, set and round the way athletes and coaches do. Your goals won't wait, so why should you? EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE APP A Timer That Just Works: Big, clear and easy to read from across the room, in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad, for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits and much more. Your Own Routines: Build workouts from scratch and set every interval, rep, set and rest period exactly how you train. A Workout Library for Every Level: Ready-to-go workouts from beginner to pro. Pick one and start in seconds, or tweak it to fit you. NEW! Workout Analytics with Apple Watch: See your heart rate zones, training load and recovery after every session, so you know exactly how hard you worked. Your data stays on your device, private to you. Requires an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone. Apple Health and Apple Fitness: Your workouts are saved to Apple Health and count toward your Activity Rings when you train with iPhone and Apple Watch. Good to know: Analytics, Apple Health and the Apple Watch app need an iPhone with a paired Apple Watch. On iPad, you get the timer, library, custom workouts, sub-timers and progress calendar. Resero stands for REps, SEts and ROunds, the building blocks of every workout. WHY YOU'LL KEEP USING IT Apple Watch App: Start, pause and skip intervals from your wrist, with live heart rate and calories. Sub-Timers and Rep-Based Intervals: Count reps instead of seconds. Swap 60 seconds of push-ups for 12 push-ups at your own tempo: 1s down, 2s hold, 1s up. Resero guides you through every rep for perfect tempo control. Plays Nice with Your Music: Resero lowers your music during cues, then brings it right back. Runs in the Background: Change a song or answer a text without stopping your timer. 100% Ad-Free: No pop-ups, no banners, no interruptions mid-workout. Progress Calendar: Every session is logged automatically, so you can watch your progress grow week by week. Made for Sweaty Hands: Big buttons you can hit mid-workout without looking twice. BUILT FOR EVERY DISCIPLINE HIIT & Tabata: Set your work-to-rest ratios and go. EMOM & Circuit Training: For solo sessions or leading a group class. Boxing, Kickboxing & MMA: Custom round lengths, rest periods and warning bells. Strength & Calisthenics: Exact rest countdowns between your sets. Running, Pilates & Yoga: Simple intervals for runs, holds and flows. HOW IT WORKS No gym? No time? No plan? No problem. 1) Pick a workout from the library or build your own. 2) Train hands-free on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. 3) Check your stats and watch your progress grow. Every fitness journey starts with one workout. Make yours today, even if it's just 10 minutes at home. Resero times every interval, so all you have to do is show up. Download Resero, because your best shape starts now, one workout at a time. --- Terms of Service: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/privacy-policy/ Legal Notice: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/legal-notice/

Screenshots

Gainiac4 screens
Exercise Timer Resero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gainiac at weekly against Exercise Timer Resero's every 2 weeks. Exercise Timer Resero's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Gainiac ships an update weekly, Exercise Timer Resero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gainiac versus Exercise Timer Resero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGainiacExercise Timer Resero
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTycho JessurunImarum GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Gainiac

No in-app purchases

None

Exercise Timer Resero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gainiac free?
Gainiac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exercise Timer Resero free?
Exercise Timer Resero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gainiac or Exercise Timer Resero have ads?
Neither Gainiac nor Exercise Timer Resero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gainiac or Exercise Timer Resero?
Gainiac ships an update weekly, and Exercise Timer Resero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gainiac was updated on November 8, 2026 and Exercise Timer Resero on November 13, 2026.

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