Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs PT Sam Rep Counter

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

Head to head
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Gym Rest Timer

Features
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Rack the bar, tap once, and lift again the second your rest is up. RestRound times the rest between your sets and taps you on the shoulder — right on the lock screen — the moment it ends, so you stop watching the clock and stop guessing. Most timers forget you the moment the screen locks. RestRound's countdown is anchored to real time, so you can pocket your phone, load plates, even let iOS kill the app — the end-of-rest alert still fires on the exact second, and it is marked time-sensitive so it cuts through your workout Focus mode. WHAT YOU GET • One tap on the ring starts your rest; āˆ’15 / +15 buttons adjust it mid-countdown when the rack tells you otherwise • A lock-screen alert the exact second rest ends — phone in pocket, app closed, Focus on, it still lands • A rest profile for every lift: 3:00 for deadlifts, 0:45 for curls — switch with one chip and the right countdown is already loaded • Superset and circuit modes: short rest inside the pair or round, full rest after it, without touching the settings mid-session • A set counter and session log, so you walk out knowing it was 24 sets, 41 minutes, average rest 1:38 • Charts that show your average rest, weekly gym time and rest discipline per muscle group — see when "90 seconds" quietly became three minutes PERFECT FOR • Lifters who rack the bar, glance at their phone, and resurface four minutes later mid-scroll • Strength programs where rest is prescribed — 3 minutes between squat sets is part of the program, not a suggestion • Superset and circuit training, where two different rest lengths alternate all session • Anyone tired of re-typing 1:30 into the Clock app between every single set WHY NOT JUST THE STOPWATCH? The stopwatch makes you do the math and remember to look. The Clock app makes you re-enter the time every set and its alarm ignores your Focus mode. RestRound remembers the right rest for each lift, restarts with one tap, counts your sets, logs every rest you take — and its alert is built to reach you mid-workout. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your lifts, sessions and stats stay on your iPhone. No account, no sign-in, no tracking, nothing leaves the device. FULL ACCESS RestRound Pro unlocks everything: unlimited lift profiles, superset and circuit modes, the full rest and gym-time statistics, and the two loudest alert tones. Choose a weekly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase — subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Set your rest once. Let the next set come to you. Download RestRound and time today's session. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

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PT Sam Rep Counter

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PT Sam turns your phone into a training partner — a guided rep counter with visual tempo cues, ready-made workout splits, and a training log that actually understands muscle groups. Just want a simple counter? PT Sam Mode drops a few surprise bonus reps into your last sets, so every set stays honest — right there in the free version. GUIDED REPS, YOUR TEMPO • Watch the ring fill for every contract, hold, and release • Beep + haptic cue on each rep, fully customizable • PT Sam Mode: free surprise bonus reps to push your last sets TRAIN BY MUSCLE GROUP • Tag any exercise with the muscle groups it works: legs, chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs • See your week at a glance, color-coded by what you trained • Up to 20 custom exercises with your own reps, sets, rest, and tempo WORKOUT PLANS • Start a proven 3-day Push/Pull/Legs or 2-day Upper/Lower split in one tap • Or design your own weekly plan, any muscle group on any day (PT Sam Pro) • One split day per calendar day, with free switching whenever plans change PT SAM PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Removes all ads • Unlimited training calendar with full history (free shows the last 7 days) • Smart progression suggestions: rep and set increases based on your actual training log, not guesswork • Custom weekly plan builder No account. No subscription. No clutter — just open the app and start your set.

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
PT Sam Rep Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Rest Timer at none against PT Sam Rep Counter's 1. Gym Rest Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). PT Sam Rep Counter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PT Sam Rep Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gym Rest Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, PT Sam Rep Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Gym Rest Timer versus PT Sam Rep Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerPT Sam Rep Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDGunwoo Lee

In-app purchases

None

Gym Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PT Sam Rep Counter

One-time1
  • PT Rep Counter Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PT Sam Rep Counter free?
PT Sam Rep Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Rest Timer or PT Sam Rep Counter have ads?
PT Sam Rep Counter shows ads; Gym Rest Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or PT Sam Rep Counter?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, and PT Sam Rep Counter weekly. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and PT Sam Rep Counter on October 5, 2026.

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