Circuit Timer vs SetRest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Circuit Timer
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Build custom interval training circuits and run them with precision timing, voice announcements, and haptic feedback. CREATE YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT Design circuits with unlimited intervals, each with its own name, duration, and alarm sound. Set loop counts on individual intervals or the entire circuit. Choose from 24 alarm sounds, enable voice countdown, or both. STAY IN THE ZONE A full-screen player with a progress ring, countdown timer, and interval timeline keeps you focused. The last 3 seconds pulse to keep you ready for what's next. Voice announcements call out interval names so you never have to look at your screen. NEVER MISS A BEAT Live Activities put your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Background notifications keep you on track even when you switch apps. Start circuits hands-free with Siri. APPLE WATCH Run circuits from your wrist with real-time heart rate zones, active calories, and haptic alerts. Your watch keeps going even when the screen dims with Always-On Display support. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View workout history with streaks, completion stats, and total training time. Save workouts to Apple Health as High Intensity Interval Training sessions. FREE TO START - 1 circuit with full features โ alarms, haptics, voice, history CORE UPGRADE - Unlimited circuits - iCloud sync across devices - Apple Health integration PRO UPGRADE - Everything in Core - Apple Watch companion app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SetRest
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Muscle isn't built during the set โ it's built between them. SetRest is a no-nonsense workout timer focused on one thing: your rest between sets. No complicated routines, no login. Finish a set, start your rest, and let SetRest handle the rest. Features: โข Rest timer between sets โ precise countdown with an alert at your set time โข Lock Screen & Dynamic Island โ check your rest without waking the app โข Workout timeline โ see today's sets at a glance, tap to edit โข Slide to start/stop rest โ no mis-taps with sweaty hands โข Auto new exercise after a long break (optional) โข Calendar history โ see every day you trained โข Haptics & sound alerts โข Fully offline, no account. Your data stays on your device. Lift hard, then rest right. SetRest keeps the clock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetRest at none against Circuit Timer's 2. SetRest also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Circuit Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Circuit Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SetRest asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Circuit Timer | SetRest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lawman Services, LLC | Street567 |
In-app purchases
Circuit Timer
- Core$2.99
- Pro$4.99
SetRest
No in-app purchases
Questions
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