# Rest vs Between

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest | Between |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-workout-timer/id6816556973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Veil-it](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761997602) | [Anthony Frigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816556975) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-gym-timer-and-workout-log/id6759504718)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Rest Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### Between

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-workout-timer/id6816556973)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Between Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Between Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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