Work vs RestIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Work
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W:R is a tool built for sports scientists and strength & conditioning coaches. Designed for live use, W:R allows coaches to capture repetitions and phases with minimal interaction. Key metrics—including work duration, rest duration, cumulative exposure, and work-to-rest ratios—are calculated instantly to provide immediate, actionable feedback. Session summaries and drill histories can be exported for post-session review, monitoring, and longitudinal analysis—without manual timing, spreadsheets, or video-based workflows. Simple to use during coaching. Robust enough for performance analysis.
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, so you never have to stop and start a stopwatch between sets. 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
Work and RestIQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Work | RestIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Finley Davis | Sami Juma |
In-app purchases
Work
No in-app purchases
RestIQ
No in-app purchases









