Comparison

AutoRest vs Set/Rest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 • Automatic set-end detection • Rest timer directly on your wrist • Haptic countdown before it’s time to go again • Manual mode whenever you want full control • 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: • Unlimited automatic detection • Precise and personalized rest by exercise • Full Insights • Complete workout history • 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

Set/Rest

This app provides a streamlined rest timer for gym workouts, offering visual and audio cues for transitions between sets. Customize rest periods, track progress, and utilize its offline functionality with an interface designed for quick interaction.

Highlights
  • One-tap rest start
  • Pause and extend rest
  • Visual and audio cues
  • Preset and custom durations
  • Track completed rests
  • Offline functionality
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Set/Rest is a focused gym rest timer for stronger, smoother workouts. Start a rest with one tap, pause or extend it when needed, and get clear visual and audio cues when it is time for the next set. Choose a preset or custom rest duration, track completed rests, and keep your session moving with an interface designed for quick glances and easy taps. Set/Rest works offline and supports portrait and landscape layouts, local notifications, accessibility labels, and an optional screen-awake mode. Set/Rest Pro adds the Apple Watch timer, home screen widgets, and an ad-free experience. Restore your purchase anytime across your devices.

Screenshots

AutoRest4 screens
Set/Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AutoRest at none against Set/Rest's shown. Set/Rest's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AutoRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Set/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, Set/Rest daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AutoRest versus Set/Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoRestSet/Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralexandre keitaShubhranshu Kumar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoRest

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

Set/Rest

One-time1
  • Set/Rest Pro$4.99

Questions

Is AutoRest free?
AutoRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set/Rest free?
Set/Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoRest or Set/Rest have ads?
Set/Rest shows ads; AutoRest does not.
Which is updated more often, AutoRest or Set/Rest?
AutoRest ships an update every 6 days, and Set/Rest daily. Most recently, AutoRest was updated on November 9, 2026 and Set/Rest on October 31, 2026.

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