TempoReps vs Rest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TempoReps
This app provides a versatile workout timer with multiple modes for strength training, HIIT, and circuits. It offers precise tempo control, custom intervals, and companion features like an Apple Watch app and Live Activities. Designed for gym use with a clear display and background operation.
- Multiple workout modes (Tempo, EMOM, HIIT, AMRAP, etc.)
- Precise tempo control for strength training
- Customizable intervals and round summaries
- Apple Watch app and Live Activities support
- Clear, readable display for gym environments
- Background timer operation
- Private by design, no account required
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TempoReps times your intervals, each phase of a repetition and your circuits on iPhone and Apple Watch. Choose from nine free modes: TEMPO, EMOM, TABATA, AMRAP, For Time, MIX, Rest, Stopwatch and Mirror. Set up your session, then follow the current phase and remaining time. TEMPO sets the duration of each phase of a rep. MIX runs the blocks of your circuit in order. Save your configurations to use the same settings next session. The free version includes two saved configurations and MIX circuits with up to two blocks. All nine modes and the Apple Watch app remain free, with no session limit, account or ads. Pro allows up to 20 saved configurations and unlimited MIX blocks. Previously acquired access is preserved. Pro offers an annual subscription, a monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices in your currency appear in the In-App Purchases section of this page and on the Pro screen in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage them in your Apple Account settings. Your workouts stay on your device. TempoReps does not use third-party analytics SDKs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bnjdpn.com/TempoReps/en-US/privacy.html
Rest
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Log a set and Rest starts your rest timer on its own, with the right duration for the exercise: more time after heavy squats and deadlifts, less after curls and lateral raises. No guessing, no forgetting to start the clock. AUTOMATIC REST TIMER • 5 rest tiers by exercise type: heavy compound 4 min, compound 3 min, accessory 2 min, isolation 90 s, light isolation 60 s • 100+ exercises already classified • Set your own rest time for any exercise and Rest remembers it LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live Activities • See the exercise and set at a glance, without unlocking your phone • Haptics and a notification when it's time for the next set FAST SET LOGGING • Weight and reps, nothing else • Last session's numbers are pre-filled: one tap logs the set and starts the timer ROUTINES, HISTORY & PROGRESSION • Save your splits as routines (push, pull, legs...) or start an empty workout • Browse and edit past sessions, copy a clean workout summary to your notes • Charts per exercise: max weight, estimated 1RM, volume and personal records • Weekly volume and muscle group breakdown PRIVATE & OFFLINE • No account, no sign-up • Your workouts are stored on your iPhone and the app works without a connection, even in a basement gym • Export and import your data to move to a new phone kg or lbs, light and dark themes. REST PRO Rest Pro unlocks the whole app: automatic rest timer, Live Activities, unlimited routines, history and progression. Choose a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (at the end of the trial for the yearly plan). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Built by a lifter, for lifters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rest.naelostudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rest.naelostudio.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TempoReps at every 3 days against Rest's every 3 weeks. TempoReps also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Rest's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. TempoReps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TempoReps ships an update every 3 days, Rest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TempoReps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Dupin | Veil-it |
In-app purchases
TempoReps
- TempoReps Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- TempoReps Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Coffee$0.99
- Thanks$2.99
- TempoReps Pro$3.99
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- Support development$4.99
- TempoReps Pro Lifetime$29.99
Rest
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Rest Pro$59.99









