JoinGym+ vs RestIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JoinGym+
This fitness app helps users maintain consistency and accountability in their gym routines. It provides access to gym plans, allows for workout check-ins, and tracks attendance and activity. The app prioritizes simplicity for real-world gym use.
- Access gym plans and memberships
- Check in to workouts
- Track attendance and activity
- Stay informed about gym access
- Focuses on simplicity and consistency
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JoinGym+ is a fitness app designed to help members stay consistent and accountable. Use JoinGym+ to: • Access gym plans and memberships • Check in to workouts • Track attendance and activity • Stay informed about gym access JoinGym+ focuses on simplicity, consistency, and real-world gym use.
RestIQ
This app automatically times your rest periods between gym sets using your phone's motion. It displays timers on your lock screen and dynamic island, offering haptic and chime cues. Track overtime and review workout summaries.
- Automatic rest timer detection
- Lock screen and Dynamic Island display
- Haptic and chime rest cues
- Overtime rest tracking
- Custom rest presets
- Workout summary
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RestIQ automatically starts your rest timer between sets: Put your phone down to lift, then pick it up when you're done. RestIQ detects when you pick up your phone and starts your rest timer automatically. Once your timer finishes, RestIQ keeps counting until you actually place your phone down. Live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island: Your rest timer stays visible without needing to keep the app open. Watch the countdown in the Dynamic Island, and pause, reset, skip, or start your next set right from the Lock Screen. It keeps running even when your phone is in your pocket. Never guess your rest again: Automatic set & rest detection: put your phone down to train, pick it up to rest. Overtime tracking: see exactly how much you exceed your target rest by. Custom rest presets: set the exact rest time you want and switch between presets on the fly. Haptics & chime: get a clear cue the instant your rest is up, without staring at the screen. Workout summary: review your sets and rest times after every session. Rest smarter. Train harder. RestIQ Pro: Unlock RestIQ Pro with a monthly or yearly subscription. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryrestiq.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoinGym+ at none against RestIQ's 2. JoinGym+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). RestIQ's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. RestIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JoinGym+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JoinGym+ against 4.9 for RestIQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
JoinGym+ ships an update every 3 months, RestIQ daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoinGym+ | RestIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.9 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sparheel llc | Sami Juma |
Customer experience
JoinGym+
RestIQ
In-app purchases
JoinGym+
No in-app purchases
RestIQ
- RestIQ Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- RestIQ Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
