Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs Repthrive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” right on the lock screen โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€ข One tap on the ring starts your rest; โˆ’15 / +15 buttons adjust it mid-countdown when the rack tells you otherwise โ€ข A lock-screen alert the exact second rest ends โ€” phone in pocket, app closed, Focus on, it still lands โ€ข A rest profile for every lift: 3:00 for deadlifts, 0:45 for curls โ€” switch with one chip and the right countdown is already loaded โ€ข Superset and circuit modes: short rest inside the pair or round, full rest after it, without touching the settings mid-session โ€ข A set counter and session log, so you walk out knowing it was 24 sets, 41 minutes, average rest 1:38 โ€ข Charts that show your average rest, weekly gym time and rest discipline per muscle group โ€” see when "90 seconds" quietly became three minutes PERFECT FOR โ€ข Lifters who rack the bar, glance at their phone, and resurface four minutes later mid-scroll โ€ข Strength programs where rest is prescribed โ€” 3 minutes between squat sets is part of the program, not a suggestion โ€ข Superset and circuit training, where two different rest lengths alternate all session โ€ข 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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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Repthrive

Features
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A clear plan. A reliable workout log. Progress you can see. Repthrive brings strength training, routines, exercise videos, and your training history together without getting in the way of your next set. LOG EVERY SET Record weights and reps, compare previous and best sets, pause a session, and adjust rest timers. Suggested values stay suggestions until you confirm the set. Keep exercise notes for your next visit. PLAN YOUR TRAINING Build routines, organize folders, and follow multi-week programs. Move unfinished sessions when your schedule changes. Your starting plan reflects your goals, equipment, and experience. LEARN THE MOVEMENTS Explore 412 exercises with looping video demonstrations, step-by-step instructions, and common mistakes. Open the video while you train. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review your full workout history, progress charts, personal records, and weekly or monthly summaries. Set a goal and pin the exercise trends that matter to you. MAKE CONSISTENCY REWARDING Choose a tiger, kangaroo, or fox companion. Earn experience through training, unlock achievements, and see your companion develop as you level up. Tiger and kangaroo companions are included in Free. The fox companion and companion sharing cards require Pro. YOUR TRAINING, YOUR CONTROL Core logging works offline. Export your data or create and restore backups. Apple sign-in, Apple Health export, and Apple Watch controls are optional. FREE ESSENTIALS, OPTIONAL PRO Unlimited logging, full history, previous and best sets, exercise videos, weekly planning, two personal routines, your companion, Health & Watch, imports and backups. Repthrive Pro: Unlimited routines, multi-week programs, routine folders, personal goals, detailed charts, pinned trends, training insights and Smart Progression. Choose monthly, annual, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible annual subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. Your local price and offer terms appear before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime does not cancel an existing subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://repthrive.com/privacy Service terms: https://repthrive.com/terms Accessibility: https://repthrive.com/accessibility

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
Repthrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gym Rest Timer and Repthrive are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gym Rest Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Repthrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gym Rest Timer versus Repthrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerRepthrive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB381 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDEnes Furkan Bayram

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

Repthrive

Subscriptions2
  • Repthrive Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Repthrive Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Repthrive Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repthrive free?
Repthrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Rest Timer or Repthrive have ads?
Neither Gym Rest Timer nor Repthrive shows ads.

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