Comparison

Top Set Timer vs Rest

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

Head to head
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.

About

Rest

Features
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Log a set and Rest starts your rest timer on its own, with the right duration for the exercise: more time after heavy squats and deadlifts, less after curls and lateral raises. No guessing, no forgetting to start the clock. AUTOMATIC REST TIMER • 5 rest tiers by exercise type: heavy compound 4 min, compound 3 min, accessory 2 min, isolation 90 s, light isolation 60 s • 100+ exercises already classified • Set your own rest time for any exercise and Rest remembers it LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities • See the exercise and set at a glance, without unlocking your phone • Haptics and a notification when it's time for the next set FAST SET LOGGING • Weight and reps, nothing else • Last session's numbers are pre-filled: one tap logs the set and starts the timer ROUTINES, HISTORY & PROGRESSION • Save your splits as routines (push, pull, legs...) or start an empty workout • Browse and edit past sessions, copy a clean workout summary to your notes • Charts per exercise: max weight, estimated 1RM, volume and personal records • Weekly volume and muscle group breakdown PRIVATE & OFFLINE • No account, no sign-up • Your workouts are stored on your iPhone and the app works without a connection, even in a basement gym • Export and import your data to move to a new phone kg or lbs, light and dark themes. REST PRO Rest Pro unlocks the whole app: automatic rest timer, Live Activities, unlimited routines, history and progression. Choose a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (at the end of the trial for the yearly plan). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Built by a lifter, for lifters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rest.naelostudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rest.naelostudio.com/privacy

Screenshots

Top Set Timer4 screens
Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

Top Set Timer and Rest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Rest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, Rest every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Top Set Timer versus Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop Set TimerRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg McInnesVeil-it

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Set Timer

One-time1
  • Top Set Timer Pro$2.99
2 purchases

Rest

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rest Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Top Set Timer free?
Top Set Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rest free?
Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top Set Timer or Rest have ads?
Neither Top Set Timer nor Rest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Top Set Timer or Rest?
Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Rest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Top Set Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rest on October 24, 2026.

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