Comparison

Nextset vs Gym Timer Docali

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nextset

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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 1–5× 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.

About

Gym Timer Docali

This workout timer helps lifters easily track sets and rest periods. It features a large, dark-mode display for gym visibility and allows for quick rest presets and workout resets. Designed for simplicity, it focuses on stopwatch and rest timing without complex fitness tracking.

Highlights
  • Set timer
  • Rest countdown timer
  • Set counter
  • Quick rest presets
  • Pause and resume rest
  • Simple dark gym-friendly design
Features
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Docali Training is a simple workout companion built for lifters and calisthenics athletes who want an easy way to track workouts, sets, rest periods, pull-ups, and workout pacing. Start your set, finish your set, and let the app automatically begin your rest countdown. The large dark-mode display makes it easy to see your timer at the gym. Docali Training also includes a Workout tracker for your workouts and a Pull-Up Tracker to help users track pull-up progress, along with a calisthenics section featuring beginner-friendly information for skills like the L-Sit, Handstand, and Muscle-Up. Features: • Workout tracker • Set timer • Rest countdown timer • Set counter • Quick rest presets • Pause and resume rest • Reset workout button • Pull-Up Tracker • Calisthenics skill information • L-Sit, Handstand, and Muscle-Up guides • Simple dark gym-friendly design Docali Training is made for lifters and bodyweight athletes who want a clean stopwatch, rest timer, workout tracker, pull-up tracker, and simple training reference without a complicated fitness tracker.

Screenshots

Nextset4 screens
Gym Timer Docali4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nextset at every 2 days against Gym Timer Docali's every 2 months. Gym Timer Docali's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextset ships an update every 2 days, Gym Timer Docali every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nextset versus Gym Timer Docali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextsetGym Timer Docali
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrove LLCDaniel Ocampo

In-app purchases

None

Nextset

No in-app purchases

None

Gym Timer Docali

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextset free?
Nextset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Timer Docali free?
Gym Timer Docali is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nextset or Gym Timer Docali have ads?
Neither Nextset nor Gym Timer Docali shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextset or Gym Timer Docali?
Nextset ships an update every 2 days, and Gym Timer Docali every 2 months. Most recently, Nextset was updated on October 2, 2026 and Gym Timer Docali on October 2, 2026.

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