iTimer vs AutoRest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTimer
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Your workouts. Your rules. Your timer. iTimer is the ultimate interval training timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, iTimer gives you everything you need to train smarter. GET STARTED INSTANTLY Jump right into 8 professionally designed workout templates: • HIIT (11:40) • Tabata (3:50) • Strength (4:35) • Circuit Training • EMOM • Boxing / MMA • 7 Minute • Stretching BUILD YOUR PERFECT WORKOUT Create unlimited custom presets with: • Multiple phases — Prepare, Warm Up, Work, Rest, Cool Down • Custom durations (5 seconds to 1 hour) • Unlimited rounds • Unique colours for each phase NEVER MISS A BEAT • Voice coach calls out phases and countdowns • Audio alerts with 3-2-1 countdown • Beep sounds for transitions • Music ducking — alerts lower your music automatically LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your timer in real time, right on your Lock Screen. Phase colours, countdown, and controls — all without unlocking your phone. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Control your workouts from your wrist. Start, pause, and skip phases with haptic feedback. Your presets and workout history sync automatically via iCloud. WORKOUT HISTORY Track your progress over time. See total duration, rounds completed, and phase results grouped by date. DOWNLOAD iTIMER TODAY Free daily workout, or unlock unlimited with Pro. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Pro Monthly (7-day free trial) • Pro Lifetime (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://itimer.iappclub.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://itimer.iappclub.com/terms/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AutoRest
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AutoRest is a gym rest timer built for serious training. Using Apple Watch, AutoRest detects when you finish a set and automatically starts your rest timer. Features: Automatic set detection with Apple Watch Smart rest timer that starts without manual input Haptic feedback on your wrist Custom rest durations Clean and simple workout flow Pro features for advanced training AutoRest helps you stay focused between sets, reduce distractions, and keep your training rhythm consistent. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://autorest.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoRest at every 5 days against iTimer's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. iTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AutoRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, AutoRest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTimer | AutoRest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Babak Shirvani | alexandre keita |
In-app purchases
iTimer
- iTimer Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$14.99
AutoRest
- AutoRest Pro$1.991 Month
- AutoRest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year








