Comparison

IntervalTimer vs SetRest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IntervalTimer

This app provides a minimalist yet powerful interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It features professional voice guidance, customizable templates, and a clear, large display for easy readability during exercise.

Highlights
  • Professional voice guidance
  • 20+ built-in workout templates
  • Customizable interval presets
  • Extra-large, readable display
  • Three-color phase coding
  • Workout session tracking
Features
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Every Round, Get Stronger. A minimalist yet powerful interval timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and all high-intensity workouts.  Now featuring 20+ built-in templates and professional voice guidance. Set your intervals in seconds with our precision vertical ruler.  Start training with one tap.  See your countdown from across the room with our extra-large display—perfect for the gym floor or yoga mat. ◆ BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS • Professional Voice Guidance: Male and female voice options for Work, Rest, and Round transitions • Haptic feedback for key phase transitions • Pause, resume, and recovery from interruptions • Auto time correction when returning from background • Background audio cues (Coming Soon): Will work seamlessly with your music ◆ READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES • 20+ Professional Templates built-in • Tabata Classic (20s work / 10s rest × 8) • EMOM 10 (Every Minute on the Minute) • Sprint Starter (Quick high-intensity intervals) • Create and save your own custom presets ◆ PRECISION INTERVAL EDITING • Vertical ruler with 1-second precision • Smart haptic feedback on every tick • Floating value display—your finger never blocks the numbers • Adjust Work, Rest, Intervals, and Rounds with intuitive controls ◆ CRYSTAL-CLEAR COUNTDOWN • Extra-large timer digits readable from 10+ feet away • Landscape mode for maximum visibility • Three-color phase coding: Orange (Work) / Blue (Rest) / Purple (Round Rest) • Always-on display keeps the screen active during workouts ◆ COMPLETE WORKOUT TRACKING • Session summary: total time, work time, rest time, completion rate • Local workout history • Review and repeat past sessions ◆ DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuit training, running intervals, boxing rounds, swimming sets, yoga flows, stretching routines, and any activity that needs precise timing. Train smarter. Train harder.  Train with Intervals Timer. emom,gym,fitness,free,custom,simple,stopwatch Privacy Policy :https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Privacy Terms of Service:https://hiittimer.pages.dev/Terms

About

SetRest

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SetRest — A smart rest timer built for serious lifters. Real progress hides in your rest periods. SetRest is more than a timer — it's a training partner that helps you train smarter. 【Core Features】 ◆ Smart Rest Timer Precisely manage recovery between sets. Custom durations, one-tap start, automatic alerts when time's up. ◆ Live Activity & Dynamic Island See remaining seconds on your lock screen and home screen — no need to keep opening the app. ◆ Strength Training Log Track every set's weight, reps, and sets. Previous values auto-fill so you can build your training history effortlessly. ◆ Cardio Tracking (NEW) Log running, cycling, swimming and more — analyzed together with your strength data. ◆ Training History & Analytics Review training volume, PRs, and muscle group balance over time. Make progress measurable. ◆ Remote Workout with Friends (Signature Feature) Train with friends remotely. See in real time when they're working out — push each other, never train alone. ◆ Leaderboard & Community Weekly volume rankings — see your friends' effort, and let yours be seen. ◆ Diet Self-Check A simple daily food rating, paired with workout data to track your overall condition. ◆ One-Tap Share Share today's workout to social media. Build your streak in public. 【Why SetRest】 - Clean, distraction-free UI built for the gym - Full iOS 17 / Dynamic Island / Live Activity support - Cloud sync across devices - Apple / Google one-tap sign-in Start with SetRest. Make every rest the start of a stronger next set.

Screenshots

IntervalTimer4 screens
SetRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetRest at none against IntervalTimer's 3. IntervalTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. IntervalTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SetRest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IntervalTimer ships an update every 10 days, SetRest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IntervalTimer versus SetRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalTimerSetRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWD StudioCHUN-YANG CHEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IntervalTimer

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly $1.99$1.991 Month
  • PRO Annual $19.99$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Interval Timer Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

SetRest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IntervalTimer free?
IntervalTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetRest free?
SetRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IntervalTimer or SetRest have ads?
Neither IntervalTimer nor SetRest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IntervalTimer or SetRest?
IntervalTimer ships an update every 10 days, and SetRest every 3 weeks. Most recently, IntervalTimer was updated on September 21, 2026 and SetRest on September 7, 2026.

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