Comparison

Top Set Timer vs Plus One

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

Plus One

Features
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Stop tracking sets in your head. Plus One is a dead-simple workout counter built for the gym. Tap anywhere on the screen to count a set, the entire screen is your button. No fumbling, no menus, no distractions between you and your next rep. The built-in rest timer starts automatically after every tap and resets for the next set. Set your rest period once, then ignore it. If you've been resting too long, an overdue alert shows exactly how many seconds you're over, so you always know when to move. Your count stays visible even when your phone is locked. Live Activities display your set count and timer directly on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island. Pick up your phone mid-rest and know exactly where you are. Recent timer presets are saved automatically, so your go-to rest periods are always one tap away. Adjust rest time by hours, minutes, and seconds with a clean picker, then get back under the bar. Monochrome. Monospaced. No color, no clutter. Plus One is designed to get out of your way so you can focus on the only thing that matters — the work. Download Plus One. Count your sets. Rest smarter.

Screenshots

Top Set Timer4 screens
Plus One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plus One at none against Top Set Timer's 1. Top Set Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Plus One asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, Plus One every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Top Set Timer versus Plus One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop Set TimerPlus One
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg McInnesThomas Kientz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Set Timer

One-time1
  • Top Set Timer Pro$2.99
None

Plus One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Top Set Timer free?
Top Set Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus One free?
Plus One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Top Set Timer or Plus One have ads?
Neither Top Set Timer nor Plus One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Top Set Timer or Plus One?
Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Plus One every 5 months. Most recently, Top Set Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Plus One on October 2, 2026.

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