Comparison

Rest vs Between

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

Head to head
About

Rest

Features
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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

About

Between

Easily time your workouts with automatic rest tracking for sets or customizable interval timers. Features include lock screen integration, Apple Watch support, and hands-free Siri commands. Train with friends using shared logging or phone linking.

Highlights
  • Automatic rest timer after logging sets
  • Customizable interval timers (work/rest/rounds)
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Apple Watch Smart Stack support
  • Shared logging for multiple lifters
  • Phone linking for synchronized workouts
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Between is the easiest way to time your workout. Log a set and keep track of your rest time automatically. Prefer intervals? Pick your work and rest times, then let the rounds run. No setup, no account, no learning curve. LIFTING, ONE TAP AT A TIME • Tap log set when you rack the weight. Your rest timer countdown starts, with your set count right underneath. • Choose a rest length with one tap: 45, 60, 90, or 120 seconds or create custom lengths that match best for your workouts. • A chime plays when it's time to lift again. It plays over your music instead of pausing it. • When your rest runs out, the clock starts counting your set from 0:00, so you always know where you are. • One calm screen that stays put as you log. Nothing to dig through mid-workout. INTERVALS THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Set your work time, rest time, and number of rounds, then press start. • Everything runs on one ring: work, rest, round after round, from Tabata-style 20/10 to longer circuits of up to 50 rounds. • A chime and a gentle tap mark every change, even with your phone locked, so you never need to look down. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN AND WRIST • The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with logging your set just one tap away. No need to unlock. • Your rest shows in the Apple Watch Smart Stack, so you can log the next set right from your wrist. In vibration mode, the watch buzzes 10 seconds before your rest ends and again at zero. No watch app to open. STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY • The rest counter keeps you on track, even when your phone is locked or you switch apps. • Sound, haptics only, or silent: whatever suits your gym. • No account, no sign-up. Open it and go. TRAIN TOGETHER • Sharing equipment? Log up to four lifters on one phone. Between keeps everyone's count and shows whose rest is running. • Training side by side? Link phones with friends doing the same sets. Anyone's Log set starts the same rest on every phone. Phones connect directly, the way AirDrop does, so it works in a basement gym with no Wi-Fi or signal. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI Say "Log a set in Between," "Check my rest in Between," or "Rest 2 minutes in Between." Every answer is spoken, so your phone can stay in your pocket with AirPods in. The same actions work in Shortcuts, Spotlight, and on the Action Button. MAKE IT YOURS Four themes to match your mood: Night, Day, Navy, and Moss. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rest4 screens
Between4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rest at none against Between's shown. Rest also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Between's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Rest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Between sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest ships an update every 3 weeks, Between daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rest versus Between: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestBetween
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeil-itAnthony Frigo

Customer experience

Rest

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Between

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rest

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rest Pro$59.99
2 purchases

Between

Subscriptions1
  • Between Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Between Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Rest free?
Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Between free?
Between is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rest or Between have ads?
Between shows ads; Rest does not.
Which is updated more often, Rest or Between?
Rest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Between daily. Most recently, Rest was updated on October 31, 2026 and Between on October 26, 2026.

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