Comparison

AutoRest vs IronCall

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

IronCall

Features
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THE WHOLE TIMER SCREEN IS THE START BUTTON Finish a set or round? Tap anywhere on the timer screen. No tiny Start button to find while you're catching your breath. That one tap starts your rest and automatically counts the completed set. IronCall is a one-tap rest timer for strength training, kettlebell workouts, and circuit trainingβ€”made for people who want consistent rest times between sets or rounds. NO ADS. NO DISTRACTIONS. JUST LIFT. HEAR IT. FEEL IT. Sound, haptics, and notifications tell you when your rest is nearly overβ€”even while you use another app. STAYS READY WHILE YOU TRAIN During an active workout, IronCall keeps the timer visible on your iPhone and ready on your wrist with Apple Watch. IPHONE FIRST. APPLE WATCH OPTIONAL. Use IronCall entirely on iPhone, or add Apple Watch to start timers, count sets, and finish your workout from your wrist. With permission, IronCall can record your workout, heart rate, and active energy in Apple Health. YOUR WORKOUT HISTORY Name each workout and keep its date, duration, and total sets. Correct a workout name later if needed. A quick look at your history shows what you trained last, so you know which muscle group comes next. SET IT UP YOUR WAY β€’ Choose quick rest-duration presets β€’ Pick a progress ring or full-screen fill β€’ Select your accent color β€’ Adjust alert timing to fit your training IronCall gives you the essentials between sets: one-tap timing, clear alerts, automatic set counting, and a simple workout history. TRY EVERY FEATURE FREE FOR 7 DAYS No subscription is required to start. After the trial, continue with annual access or a one-time lifetime purchase. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Annual access renews automatically every year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://ironcall.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ironcall.app/legal Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AutoRest4 screens
IronCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

AutoRest and IronCall are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 IronCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, IronCall every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AutoRest versus IronCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoRestIronCall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralexandre keitaROLAND KRIVOSIK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoRest

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

IronCall

Subscriptions1
  • IronCall Annual Access$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • IronCall Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is AutoRest free?
AutoRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IronCall free?
IronCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoRest or IronCall have ads?
Neither AutoRest nor IronCall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoRest or IronCall?
AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, and IronCall every 9 days. Most recently, AutoRest was updated on October 14, 2026 and IronCall on October 24, 2026.

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