Comparison

AutoRest vs IntervalGuide

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

IntervalGuide

Features
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Your workout. Your rules. IntervalGuide is a fully customizable interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing, and circuit training - built to work exactly the way you train. Design your interval workout block by block: set work and rest periods, add rounds, choose audio cues, and train in the right heart rate zone. Shake your iPhone to pause or resume - no need to touch the screen mid-round. Whether you're doing HIIT, boxing rounds, kettlebells, running intervals, or strength-training rest periods, IntervalGuide adapts to your routine, not the other way around. HANDS-FREE CONTROL Shake your iPhone to pause or resume - no need to remove your gloves, stop your set, or fumble with your screen. Perfect for boxing, kettlebells, winter runs, or any workout where touching your phone isn't an option. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TIMERS Build workouts your way: - Create unlimited interval blocks with custom durations - Set work, rest, and preparation phases - Add rounds and repeats to any block - Assign colors to visually distinguish each phase - Save and reuse your favorite workouts REAL-TIME HEART RATE Connect your heart rate monitor and train in the right zone: - Polar sensors supported out of the box - Generic Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate devices - Live HR display during workouts - Customizable heart rate zones - Apple Health integration AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Stay focused without watching your screen: - Voice announcements for phase changes - Boxing bell and other sound effects - Vibration alerts to keep you on track - Works with headphones and AirPods APPLE WATCH COMPANION Control your workout from your wrist: - Start, pause, and stop from your Apple Watch - See timer and heart rate at a glance - Full data sync between iPhone and watch WORKOUT HISTORY Track your progress over time: - Automatic session logging - Review past workouts with full details - Heart rate data for every session - Apple Health sync BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING No bloat, no social features, no accounts required. Just a powerful, reliable interval timer that runs in the foreground and never quits on you mid-workout. Works great for: - Boxing & MMA rounds - HIIT & Tabata - Strength training rest periods - Yoga & stretching flows - Running intervals - CrossFit-style WODs - Physical therapy exercises Download IntervalGuide and build the interval timer that fits your training - not someone else's. SUBSCRIPTION IntervalGuide Premium removes all ads, unlocks your full workout history with detailed session stats and HR charts, and lets you export sessions as CSV, Excel, JSON or Text. - IntervalGuide Premium: auto-renewing monthly subscription - Free for the first week for new subscribers, then the price shown in the app - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://tremia.app/apps/interval-guide/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://tremia.app/apps/interval-guide/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AutoRest4 screens
IntervalGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AutoRest at none against IntervalGuide's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 IntervalGuide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, IntervalGuide every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AutoRest versus IntervalGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoRestIntervalGuide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralexandre keitaAmir Tairi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoRest

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

IntervalGuide

Subscriptions1
  • IntervalGuide Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is AutoRest free?
AutoRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntervalGuide free?
IntervalGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoRest or IntervalGuide have ads?
IntervalGuide shows ads; AutoRest does not.
Which is updated more often, AutoRest or IntervalGuide?
AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, and IntervalGuide every 11 days. Most recently, AutoRest was updated on October 25, 2026 and IntervalGuide on October 24, 2026.

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