Comparison

AutoRest vs Rest Ring

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

Rest Ring

Features
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Open. Tap. Train. Rest Ring is a workout timer that stays out of your way. No setup screens β€” open it and start right away. Spend less time on your phone and more time training. ONE TAP TO START β€’ Open the app and tap "Tap to start" β€’ Finish a set and tap the screen β€” your rest countdown starts automatically β€’ When rest is over, you get a sound and a vibration BIG AND EASY TO READ β€’ Numbers large enough to read with your phone on the floor β€’ Your reps and what's next, shown big and clear β€’ Adjust rest on the fly with βˆ’15 / +15 seconds FAST TO REACH β€’ Tap Start on the Home Screen widget and your workout begins β€’ Time left on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island β€’ Rest alerts arrive even with the screen off APPLE WATCH β€’ Leave your iPhone behind and train with just your Apple Watch β€’ Feel a tap at the end of rest, even with your wrist down β€’ Workouts from your Watch show up in your iPhone history WORKOUTS AND HISTORY β€’ 170 exercises, each with a form tip β€’ Ready-made workouts for home, gym, quick sessions, and stretching β€’ A monthly calendar of every workout, plus muscle balance β€’ Body weight and body fat tracking, with an estimate of calories burned PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION β€’ Create as many of your own workouts as you like (free includes one) β€’ Edit the built-in workouts β€’ Set different weight and reps for each set β€’ Progress charts and personal bests for every exercise β€’ 9 app icon colors and extra accent colors The timer, your history, and the Apple Watch app stay free. NO ACCOUNT. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE. No sign-in, no cloud, no ads, no tracking. Optional export to Apple Health. Lift. Tap. Rest. Calories are estimates. Train within your limits.

Screenshots

AutoRest4 screens
Rest Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AutoRest at 17.6 against Rest Ring's 26.2. On price, ads, 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 Rest Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AutoRest versus Rest Ring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoRestRest Ring
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralexandre keitaSoshiro Saito

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AutoRest

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

Rest Ring

One-time1
  • Rest Ring Pro$4.99

Questions

Is AutoRest free?
AutoRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rest Ring free?
Rest Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoRest or Rest Ring have ads?
Neither AutoRest nor Rest Ring shows ads.

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