Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs Liftset

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; 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

About

Liftset

Features
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Liftset is the fast, no-clutter workout tracker built for lifters who want to log a set and get back under the bar — not fight with their phone between reps. Built around the Push/Pull/Legs (PPL) split, Liftset turns your training into structured progress: quick logging, an automatic rest timer and real strength analytics — all offline, with no account required. WHY LIFTSET • Log in seconds — enter weight and reps with one tap; last session's numbers are pre-filled, so you never retype the same set • Automatic rest timer — starts the moment you finish a set, keeps counting in the background and shows on your Lock Screen • Progressive overload, handled for you — Liftset suggests your next weight based on your last session • See real progress — estimated one-rep max (1RM) charts, strength levels and personal record (PR) tracking for every lift • Stay consistent — weekly goal streaks with freeze tokens, a training calendar heatmap, reminders and a yearly Wrapped recap • Private by design — no account, no login, no internet needed. Your data stays on your device • Speaks your language — the whole app, including exercise names, is available in more than 70 languages FEATURES • Push/Pull/Legs workout flow plus unlimited custom exercises • Workout templates: save your favourite day and start it with one tap • Supersets with a shared rest timer • Warm-up sets, RPE and notes for every exercise • Plate calculator and 1RM calculator • Body weight log with trend chart • Home Screen widget with your streak and next workout • Resume an unfinished workout exactly where you left off • kg / lb, light and dark theme • Backup to Files / iCloud Drive or Google Drive LIFTSET PRO • Unlimited workout history • Advanced analysis: push/pull/legs balance, muscle group distribution, plateau and deload alerts • Extra streak freezes and an ad-free experience Liftset Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fahreddinsvndr.github.io/liftset-privacy/ Download Liftset and log your first set in seconds.

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
Liftset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Rest Timer at none against Liftset's shown. Liftset's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Gym Rest Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Liftset sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, Liftset every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Gym Rest Timer versus Liftset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerLiftset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDFahreddin Sevindir

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
3 purchases

Liftset

Subscriptions2
  • Liftset Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Liftset Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Liftset Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liftset free?
Liftset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Rest Timer or Liftset have ads?
Liftset shows ads; Gym Rest Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or Liftset?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Liftset every 6 days. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Liftset on October 29, 2026.

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