Comparison

AutoRest vs Gym Rest Timer

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

Head to head
About

AutoRest

Features
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Train. Finish your set. Let AutoRest handle the rest. AutoRest is a gym rest timer built around Apple Watch. When you finish a set, AutoRest can detect it automatically and start your rest timer β€” so you can stay focused on your workout instead of reaching for your phone. TRY AUTOMATIC REST Get 3 workouts with automatic set detection for free. After that, AutoRest Pro unlocks unlimited automatic detection. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH β€’ Automatic set-end detection β€’ Rest timer directly on your wrist β€’ Haptic countdown before it’s time to go again β€’ Manual mode whenever you want full control β€’ Effort, Rest and GO states designed to stay readable during training PLAN ON IPHONE. TRAIN ON WATCH. Build your workout on iPhone, choose your exercises and rest times, then train from your Apple Watch. You can also add exercises or finish your workout from iPhone while a session is running. AUTOREST PRO Unlock: β€’ Unlimited automatic detection β€’ Precise and personalized rest by exercise β€’ Full Insights β€’ Complete workout history β€’ Unlimited planning UNDERSTAND YOUR TRAINING Review your workouts with real session data including sets, rest, effort and available heart-rate information. Use Insights to follow your training consistency over time. AutoRest is designed to reduce distractions between sets 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

About

Gym Rest Timer

Features
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Tap a chip β€” 60s, 90s, 2 min β€” the rest counts itself down. Big ring, big numbers, glanceable across the gym. β€’ Three preset chips: 60s, 90s, 2 min free β€’ Custom presets in Pro β€’ Auto-start after set (Pro) β€’ Vibrate-only mode for gym etiquette (Pro) β€’ Always-on big readable digits Who it's for For lifters who keep losing track of rest between sets and want a one-thumb timer they can actually see. Subscription Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with pricing shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings β€” no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AutoRest4 screens
Gym Rest Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AutoRest at none against Gym Rest Timer's shown. AutoRest also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gym Rest Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, Gym Rest Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AutoRest versus Gym Rest Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoRestGym Rest Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
Developeralexandre keitaVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoRest

Subscriptions2
  • AutoRest Pro$1.991 Month
  • AutoRest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Gym Rest Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Β· 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium Β· 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Premium Β· 1 year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Β· Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is AutoRest free?
AutoRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoRest or Gym Rest Timer have ads?
Gym Rest Timer shows ads; AutoRest does not.
Which is updated more often, AutoRest or Gym Rest Timer?
AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, and Gym Rest Timer monthly. Most recently, AutoRest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gym Rest Timer on October 5, 2026.

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