Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs Ringside

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

Head to head
About

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; −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

About

Ringside

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Ringside es el reloj de rounds para boxeo, kickboxing, MMA y artes marciales. Suena la campana en el momento exacto, te avisa los últimos 10 segundos y sigue corriendo aunque bloquees el teléfono. SONIDOS Y ALERTAS REALES • Campana auténtica: 1 campanazo al iniciar, 2 al terminar cada round • Aviso en los 10 segundos finales • Voz que anuncia el round y el descanso (opcional) • Vibración en cada cambio de fase • Flash LED como campana visual, ideal con música fuerte PRESETS LISTOS PARA USAR • PRO — 12 rounds × 3 min • Amateur — 6 rounds × 2 min • Sparring — 5 rounds × 3 min • HIIT — 8 rounds × 1 min • Personalizado — rounds, duración, descanso y preparación a tu medida DISEÑADO PARA EL GIMNASIO • Pantalla completa con color por fase: preparación, round, aviso y descanso • Modo horizontal con número gigante visible desde lejos • Modo vertical con tiempo e información del entrenamiento • La pantalla no se apaga mientras entrenas FUNCIONA EN SEGUNDO PLANO • Sigue sonando aunque bloquees el teléfono • Baja el volumen de tu música o video un instante para que suene la campana, sin interrumpir lo que escuchas SIN ANUNCIOS · SIN CUENTA · 100% LOCAL • Sin publicidad de ningún tipo • No requiere registro ni correo • Tus datos no salen de tu dispositivo • Funciona sin conexión Para boxeadores, kickboxers, peleadores de MMA, entrenadores y atletas de HIIT que necesitan un timer de rounds confiable. Una app de Family Creations. Soporte: family.creations.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
Ringside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringside at none against Gym Rest Timer's 3. Ringside also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Gym Rest Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ringside asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, Ringside every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gym Rest Timer versus Ringside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerRingside
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDhugo gachuz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gym Rest Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Workout Interval Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Lifting Alarm Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Strength Training Lifetime$29.99
None

Ringside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ringside free?
Ringside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Rest Timer or Ringside have ads?
Neither Gym Rest Timer nor Ringside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or Ringside?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Ringside every 9 days. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ringside on November 5, 2026.

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