Rest vs PausePump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rest
This app automatically starts rest timers between sets based on exercise type, eliminating guesswork. It offers fast set logging, routine creation, and detailed progress tracking with charts. Enjoy offline functionality and data export for a seamless workout experience.
- Automatic rest timer by exercise type
- Lock screen and Dynamic Island Live Activities
- Fast set logging with pre-filled data
- Customizable routines and workout history
- Exercise progression charts and personal records
- Offline functionality and data export
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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
PausePump
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PausePump chronomètre tes temps de repos à la salle. Pas de compte, pas de pub, pas de connexion : tu ouvres, tu lances, tu soulèves. DEUX MODES • Pause seule : tu fais ta série, tu valides, la pause démarre. • Effort + Pause : l'effort ET la pause sont chronométrés, en enchaînement automatique ou étape par étape. PENSÉ POUR LES MAINS CHARGÉES Un double tap n'importe où sur l'écran enchaîne : valide ta série ou relance la dernière durée utilisée. Pas besoin de viser un bouton entre deux séries. Avec un clavier ou une télécommande Bluetooth, la touche Espace fait la même chose. LE BIP SONNE VRAIMENT Le décompte continue quand tu quittes l'app, avec le temps restant affiché sur l'écran verrouillé et dans la Dynamic Island. Le signal de fin sort dans tes écouteurs s'ils sont branchés. SUR TON POIGNET L'app Apple Watch reprend le minuteur en entier : lance ta pause et valide tes séries sans sortir ton téléphone de ta poche. RÉGLABLE • Durées préréglées et personnalisables • 5 sons de bip au choix, volume réglable, vibration • Décompte de préparation « 3, 2, 1, GO » avant l'effort • Écran maintenu allumé pendant le décompte • Compteur de séries avec barre de progression AUCUNE DONNÉE COLLECTÉE Tout reste sur ton appareil. Pas de compte, pas de tracker, pas de publicité. Fonctionne à 100 % hors ligne. Existe aussi en version web.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PausePump at none against Rest's 2. PausePump also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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. Rest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. PausePump asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Rest | PausePump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Veil-it | Steven Dieu |
In-app purchases
Rest
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Rest Pro$59.99
PausePump
No in-app purchases









