Comparison

Top Set Timer vs SetCue Rest Timer

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

SetCue Rest Timer

Features
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SetCue is the rest-first timer built for how you actually lift. Most timers treat rest as an afterthought. SetCue puts it front and center: a big, glanceable countdown ring, smart cues when it's time to move, and a flow that keeps you in rhythm set after set. QUICK START Tap once and go. Pick how many sets, start lifting, and name the exercise later. No setup, no friction. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING SetCue understands advanced set types out of the box: - Straight sets - Supersets - Drop sets - Rest-pause - Clusters - Circuits, pyramids, AMRAP, timed holds, and to-failure Each type drives the right rest, the right prompts, and the right progress automatically. STAY IN THE FLOW - Live Activity & Dynamic Island: see your rest countdown and adjust by seconds without opening the app - Apple Watch app: start, finish, and rest from your wrist - Sound & haptic cues, plus a notification the moment rest ends - Light, dark, or system appearance PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. No data leaves your phone. Just you and the bar. Lift. Rest. Repeat with SetCue.

Screenshots

Top Set Timer4 screens
SetCue Rest Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetCue Rest Timer at none against Top Set Timer's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. Top Set Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetCue Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Top Set Timer versus SetCue Rest Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop Set TimerSetCue Rest Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg McInnesDIGILIX LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Set Timer

One-time1
  • Top Set Timer Pro$2.99
None

SetCue Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Top Set Timer free?
Top Set Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetCue Rest Timer free?
SetCue Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Top Set Timer or SetCue Rest Timer have ads?
Neither Top Set Timer nor SetCue Rest Timer shows ads.

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