Comparison

CountMySets vs RestBeat

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

Head to head
About

CountMySets

Features
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CountMySets is the fastest way to log gym workouts on iPhone. Instead of tapping through forms, you just type what you did. β€œ10 x 15kg hammer curl” β€œ3 sets bench press” β€œ20 min run” CountMySets understands it, timestamps it, and tracks everything automatically. Built for people who already train and want no friction. Why CountMySets Type workouts in plain text Automatically logs reps, sets and weight Tracks workouts by date and history Generates clear session summaries Estimates calories burned No plans, no coaching, no clutter Designed for speed Log an entire session in seconds between sets. No scrolling. No dropdowns. No interruptions. Made for real gym users CountMySets does not tell you how to train. It simply records what you actually did. Type it. Done.

About

RestBeat

Features
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RestBeat is the focused rest timer built for the gym. Finish your set, glance once, and let the countdown, beeps, and haptics tell you exactly when to lift again β€” no fumbling, no guessing your rest between sets. Whether you train for strength, hypertrophy, HIIT, or CrossFit-style conditioning, RestBeat keeps every set on schedule so you can train with purpose. WHY LIFTERS CHOOSE RESTBEAT - Instant rest timer β€” tap a preset (30/45/60/90/120/180s) or dial a custom time on the wheel - Big, animated countdown you can read across the room - Audio beeps on the final 3 seconds and at finish, plus haptics and a vibration-only mode - +15s / βˆ’15s on the fly without losing your place - Set counter β€” always know "Set 3 of 5" and your total session time - Keep-screen-awake so the timer never sleeps mid-rest BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINES - Create custom interval routines: EMOM, Tabata-style, straight sets, supersets, circuits - Order work and rest blocks with reps, duplicate, and drag to reorder - Run a routine and RestBeat steps you through every block automatically TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Automatic history log: date, duration, total rest, sets completed - Weekly volume and total-rest charts - Training-day streak to keep you consistent MADE TO BE SIMPLE - Works fully offline β€” no account, no sign-up required - Clean, modern design with smooth animations - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Light, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Weightlifting and powerlifting rest between sets - Bodybuilding and progressive overload - HIIT, Tabata, EMOM and circuit training - Anyone who wants to stop staring at the clock and start training Download RestBeat and make every rest count. Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html

Screenshots

CountMySets3 screens
RestBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CountMySets at none against RestBeat's shown. RestBeat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CountMySets versus RestBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountMySetsRestBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCallum TrevittFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

CountMySets

No in-app purchases

None

RestBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CountMySets free?
CountMySets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestBeat free?
RestBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CountMySets or RestBeat have ads?
RestBeat shows ads; CountMySets does not.

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