Comparison

Go&Rest vs RoundBeat

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

Head to head
About

Go&Rest

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training. It features a distraction-free interface, fullscreen display for group visibility, and background operation. Users can define custom workout routines and choose from various audio cues or voice coaches.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Unlimited routine saving
  • Fullscreen landscape mode for groups
  • Background operation
  • Multiple audio cue options
  • Optional voice coaches
Features
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Go&Rest – HIIT Interval Timer Go&Rest is a clean HIIT timer with zero distractions, built for people who just want to work. No ads interrupting your workout, no hidden subscriptions, no sign-up. Just open the app and go. All core features are free. Unlock premium features with a single one-time purchase – no monthly fees, no subscription. TRAIN BY YOUR OWN RULES Set your work and rest intervals, the number of sets and rounds, plus an optional warm-up and cool-down. Want to start right away? The default 2:1 ratio (40s work / 20s rest) gives you a solid 17-minute workout instantly. Save unlimited workouts and launch them with a single tap. GROUP TRAINING? NO PROBLEM! Switch to landscape mode with one tap. The timer fills the entire screen so everyone in the room can see it clearly – perfect for group classes, CrossFit boxes or home gyms. YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR SOUND Choose from voice coaches (motivating or concise), simple audio cues (beeps, bells) or clean vibrations. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS After every workout, rate how hard it was and watch yourself improve. Premium unlocks the full History: streaks, weekly volume, a graph of both time and intensity, and a detail view for every session. You can also back up your data and restore it anytime. PREMIUM VOICE COACHES Want a partner for your toughest sets? Unlock unique voice coaches – the relentless Warrior, the futuristic Cyborg or the magical Wizard. Try any premium voice free for 7 days with one short ad. GO&REST PREMIUM Unlock every premium feature with a single purchase, no subscription. Premium gives you the full workout History, data backup and restore, all voice coaches and characters – and removes ads. Available in English, Czech and Slovak.

About

RoundBeat

Features
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Build your workout, follow a clear timer, and review the details when you're done. RoundBeat brings workout setup, interval timing, saved routines, and session stats together in one place. CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING FORMAT Set up AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and gym workouts. MAKE IT YOUR WORKOUT Add exercises and adjust rounds, work intervals, rest, warmup, and cooldown. Keep the next exercise in view while the timer guides your session. SEE THE DETAILS AFTER YOU TRAIN Review work and rest time alongside stats for each workout section. See recorded AMRAP rounds and round times, EMOM interval timing, and completed Tabata intervals. Repeat a saved workout with matching settings to compare your results. KEEP YOUR ROUTINES READY Save workouts, organize your favorites, and reopen past sessions from history. Spend less time rebuilding the same routine. OPEN ROUNDBEAT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN Use the Home Screen widget to follow an active workout, open saved workouts, or begin creating a new one. MORE ROOM TO TRAIN Use adaptive layouts on iPhone, iPhone Duo, and iPad. RoundBeat is also compatible with Macs with Apple silicon. ROUNDBEAT PREMIUM RoundBeat includes free features and optional in-app purchases. Premium includes unlimited saved workouts and full workout history. Monthly and yearly subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Go&Rest4 screens
RoundBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoundBeat at none against Go&Rest's shown. Go&Rest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Go&Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RoundBeat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go&Rest ships an update every 3 weeks, RoundBeat every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Go&Rest versus RoundBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo&RestRoundBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRobert DominguezAndrei Gulyaev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Go&Rest

One-time1
  • Go&Rest Premium$4.99
3 purchases

RoundBeat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Go&Rest free?
Go&Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoundBeat free?
RoundBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Go&Rest or RoundBeat have ads?
Go&Rest shows ads; RoundBeat does not.
Which is updated more often, Go&Rest or RoundBeat?
Go&Rest ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoundBeat every 3 months. Most recently, Go&Rest was updated on October 24, 2026 and RoundBeat on October 24, 2026.

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