Comparison

Top Set Timer vs Pump 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

Pump Timer

Features
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Pump Timer is the gym timer built for bodybuilding. Rest countdown with quick switching between the times you actually use (30″, 45″, 1′, 1′30″, 2′ and more, all customizable), automatic completed-sets counter, sound and vibration alerts in the last 5 seconds with a pulsing animation, a continuous alarm at the end of your rest until you tap the screen, and an always-on display while you train. Simple, instant, ad-free and with zero data collection: everything stays on your iPhone. • Custom rest times from 5 seconds to 60 minutes • Automatic set counter at the end of each rest • Final 5 seconds with sound, vibration and flash • Continuous alarm until you stop it • Screen stays awake during your workout • Available in 8 languages • Apple Watch app included

Screenshots

Top Set Timer4 screens
Pump Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pump Timer at every 5 days against Top Set Timer's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Pump Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, Pump Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Top Set Timer versus Pump Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop Set TimerPump Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg McInnesAlessandro Tuffanelli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Set Timer

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

Pump Timer

One-time1
  • Pump Timer PRO$2.99

Questions

Is Top Set Timer free?
Top Set Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pump Timer free?
Pump Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top Set Timer or Pump Timer have ads?
Neither Top Set Timer nor Pump Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Top Set Timer or Pump Timer?
Top Set Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Pump Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Top Set Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pump Timer on October 9, 2026.

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