Comparison

GymBot vs Gym Rest Timer

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

Head to head
About

GymBot

Features
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GymBot brings structure to your strength training and helps you stay in rhythm – all without an iPhone. So simple, so effective – yet more than just a basic timer. GymBot records your workouts in Apple Health and supports you in training professionally and achieving your goals. How it works: * GymBot runs completely independently on your Apple Watch. * The first time you launch it, GymBot will ask for access to Apple Health so your workouts can be saved there later. * In the settings, you can set the number of sets and the duration of the rest periods. * You can also set the duration of the sets. This is perfect for interval training, such as HIIT or Tabata. * Once the workout starts, you’ll see the workout duration, the current set, and your heart rate. * If you haven’t set a duration for the sets, you’ll start each rest period manually by tapping the watch. You end your workout by tapping the watch again after the last set. If you’ve set a duration for the sets, GymBot handles everything automatically for you. * GymBot alerts you with a vibration when it’s time to take a break or start the next set. * Your workout is recorded in Apple Health, so you can see when and how long you worked out at any time. You stay in the flow and avoid unnecessary breaks. You do the work - GymBot makes sure it counts.

About

Gym Rest Timer

Features
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Tap a chip β€” 60s, 90s, 2 min β€” the rest counts itself down. Big ring, big numbers, glanceable across the gym. β€’ Three preset chips: 60s, 90s, 2 min free β€’ Custom presets in Pro β€’ Auto-start after set (Pro) β€’ Vibrate-only mode for gym etiquette (Pro) β€’ Always-on big readable digits Who it's for For lifters who keep losing track of rest between sets and want a one-thumb timer they can actually see. Subscription Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with pricing shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings β€” no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gym Rest Timer at Free against GymBot's $1.99. GymBot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Gym Rest Timer is free to download; GymBot costs $1.99 up front. Gym Rest Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. GymBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Gym Rest Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GymBot versus Gym Rest Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymBotGym Rest Timer
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperRICO MARQUARDTVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

None

GymBot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Gym Rest Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Β· 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium Β· 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Premium Β· 1 year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Β· Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is GymBot free?
GymBot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymBot or Gym Rest Timer have ads?
Gym Rest Timer shows ads; GymBot does not.
Which is updated more often, GymBot or Gym Rest Timer?
GymBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gym Rest Timer monthly. Most recently, GymBot was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gym Rest Timer on October 31, 2026.

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