Gym Timer Pro vs Rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Timer Pro
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GymTimerPro is a rest timer designed for strength training in the gym. It is not for running, yoga, or cardio: it is built for weightlifting sets so you can train with rhythm, focus, and consistency. Do your set, tap once to start your rest, and return to training when time is up. No constant phone checking. No unnecessary interruptions. With GymTimerPro you can: - Track rest between sets quickly and accurately - Train with fewer distractions and better focus - Create and save routines to repeat workouts easily - Follow your progress with a clear view of your activity If you train for real strength, controlling rest makes a difference. GymTimerPro helps you keep it simple, fast, and consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alejandroestevemaza.github.io/GymTimerPro-privacy/
Rest
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Your phone's timer doesn't know the difference between a deadlift and a bicep curl. Rest does. Rest is the gym timer that thinks so you don't have to. It auto-adjusts your rest periods based on what you're actually lifting โ heavy compounds get more time, isolation moves get less. No fumbling, no thinking, no forgetting to start the timer. YOUR REST PERIODS, SORTED 5 tiers of smart rest. Heavy compound (4 min), compound (3 min), accessory (2 min), isolation (90s), light isolation (60s). Every exercise in the database comes pre-categorized. Override any exercise's rest time and it remembers forever. LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your timer lives on the lock screen via Live Activities and in the Dynamic Island. See your countdown, exercise name, and set info without touching your phone. Adjust +/- 30s right from the lock screen. Hands stay chalked. LOG FAST, GET BACK TO LIFTING Weight and reps โ that's it. No RPE scales, no tempo fields, no 47-step wizard. Last session's numbers are pre-filled so you just tap the checkmark. Set logged. Timer started. Done. MARKDOWN EXPORT One tap copies your entire session as clean Markdown. Paste into Notion, Obsidian, Notes, wherever you keep your training log. No CSV gymnastics, no third-party integrations. ROUTINES Save your splits as templates. Push Day, Pull Day, Legs โ tap and go. Or start an empty workout and build as you lift. BUILT FOR PRIVACY No account. No cloud. No tracking. Your data lives on your device and nowhere else. We don't know your name, your PRs, or your gym crush. Apple's "No Data Collected" privacy badge โ because we actually mean it. ONE PRICE. FOREVER. Free tier: 5 exercises per session with full timer + Live Activities. Pro: unlimited everything for $19.99. One time. No subscription. No "annual plan that's actually monthly." Buy it like a pair of lifting straps โ once. WHAT'S INSIDE - Auto-adjusting rest timer (5 tiers by exercise type) - Live Activities on lock screen + Dynamic Island - 100+ pre-categorized exercises - Custom rest times per exercise - Set logging with auto-fill from last session - Routines & templates - Session history with stats - Markdown export (Pro) - Haptic alerts at rest start, 10s warning, and timer done - Dark mode - kg/lbs auto-detection - English & French - 100% offline โ works in airplane mode, in the basement gym, everywhere Built by a lifter, for lifters. No social feeds. No AI coaches. No before/after photos. Just a timer that gets out of your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rest at every 2 weeks against Gym Timer Pro's monthly. Rest also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gym Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gym Timer Pro ships an update monthly, Rest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Timer Pro | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Esteve Maza | Veil-it |
In-app purchases
Gym Timer Pro
- GymTimer Pro Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- GymTimer Pro Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
Rest
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Rest Pro$19.99









