Nextset vs SetCue Rest Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Nextset
Read full descriptionHide full description
Never miss a set. Just lift. Nextset is the hands-free gym timer built for people who actually lift. Tap Start once at the beginning of your workout - then put your phone down. A clean chime plays every time it's your turn to lift. No fumbling, no forgotten timers, no tapping between sets. HOW IT WORKS Pick your set time and rest time. Nextset auto-cycles - lift, rest, chime, repeat - so you can keep your focus on the bar. THE LIVE ACTIVITY DOES EVERYTHING Drive the whole session from your lock screen. Pause, resume, skip to your next set, or end the workout without ever unlocking your phone. Glance at the Dynamic Island between sets - your countdown is always there. KEY FEATURES ⢠One-tap start - enter your set and rest times, hit Start, pocket your phone ⢠Live Activity + Dynamic Island - full controls on the lock screen ⢠Auto-cycling work/rest - no more manual resets between sets ⢠8 chime sounds - Chirp, Ping, Bell, Triple, Whistle, Alarm, Gong, Pop ⢠Repeat the cue 1ā5Ć in a row so you never miss it in a loud gym ⢠Plays over music - ducks Spotify or Apple Music briefly, then resumes ⢠Whole-workout estimate - tell Nextset your set count, see your total time ⢠Unlimited or targeted sets - go forever or cap at 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 sets ⢠Dark, minimal design - built for low-light gyms and sweaty thumbs ⢠Works in your pocket - no need to keep the app open MADE FOR LIFTERS Bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press, accessories - if you rest between sets, Nextset works. Heavy compounds, supersets, drop sets, AMRAPs, timed holds. Plate-loaded, cable, machine, barbell, dumbbell. Doesn't matter. NO ACCOUNTS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. NO PURCHASES. Nextset doesn't sell your data or push notifications. It runs locally on your device and only makes a sound when it's time to lift. TIPS ⢠Try 45s set + 2m rest for compound lifts ⢠Try 30s set + 60s rest for accessory work and supersets ⢠Use Triple or Alarm in loud commercial gyms, Bell or Gong when you lift solo ⢠Set a target number of sets to see exactly how long your workout will take Built for the rack. Made by a lifter.
SetCue Rest Timer
Read full descriptionHide full description
SetCue is the rest-first timer built for how you actually lift. Most timers treat rest as an afterthought. SetCue puts it front and center: a big, glanceable countdown ring, smart cues when it's time to move, and a flow that keeps you in rhythm set after set. QUICK START Tap once and go. Pick how many sets, start lifting, and name the exercise later. No setup, no friction. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING SetCue understands advanced set types out of the box: - Straight sets - Supersets - Drop sets - Rest-pause - Clusters - Circuits, pyramids, AMRAP, timed holds, and to-failure Each type drives the right rest, the right prompts, and the right progress automatically. STAY IN THE FLOW - Live Activity & Dynamic Island: see your rest countdown and adjust by seconds without opening the app - Apple Watch app: start, finish, and rest from your wrist - Sound & haptic cues, plus a notification the moment rest ends - Light, dark, or system appearance PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. No data leaves your phone. Just you and the bar. Lift. Rest. Repeat with SetCue.
Screenshots
Verdict
Nextset and SetCue Rest Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Nextset | SetCue Rest Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grove LLC | DIGILIX LTD |
In-app purchases
Nextset
No in-app purchases
SetCue Rest Timer
No in-app purchases









