Comparison

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

Rest Timer

Features
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Stop guessing how long to rest between sets. Tap a set done and a full-screen countdown fires on its own, then calls you back with voice, beep and haptic cues — so you start the next set at the right moment instead of scrolling your phone. Most gym timers are a generic stopwatch you have to remember to press. This one is built around the set: it arms itself from your training goal (strength 3 min, muscle 90 sec, endurance 45 sec, power 4 min), auto-starts the second you check a set off in your workout log, and keeps the screen awake so the numbers stay in front of you. Everything is stored on your device — no account, no sign-up. WHAT YOU GET - Never sit an extra two minutes by accident: rest starts by itself when you finish a set - Hear when to lift again without looking: voice cue, 3-2-1 beeps, halfway alert and haptics - Rest that matches your goal, not a random number: strength, muscle, endurance or power presets - One-tap presets from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, plus your own saved custom times - A full session log: exercises, sets, reps and kg, with running volume per workout - Proof you are consistent: rest-time and volume charts, goal split, day streak and levels PERFECT FOR - Lifters running straight sets who keep losing track of the clock - Beginners who want a science-backed rest length instead of guessing - Anyone rebuilding a routine and wanting sets, reps and weight in one place - Gym-goers who train with headphones in and need audio cues, not a screen WHY NOT JUST USE THE STOPWATCH APP? Because a stopwatch never starts itself, never knows you just finished a heavy triple, and never tells you when to go. Here the timer is wired to the set you just logged: check it off, rest runs, cues bring you back, and the session is recorded — instead of reset, restart and re-enter every ninety seconds. PRIVACY Everything lives on your iPhone. No account, no cloud upload, no ads, no tracking. FULL ACCESS Full access unlocks the whole app: auto-start rest timer, goal presets, custom saved times, workout logging with sets, reps and weight, full history, and the progress charts and streaks. Choose weekly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Open the app, pick your training goal, and let your next rest run itself. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

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

Rest Timer4 screens
Liftset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rest Timer at none against Liftset's shown. Liftset's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) 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. 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

Rest Timer ships an update monthly, Liftset every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Rest Timer versus Liftset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest TimerLiftset
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB60 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPhuc PhamFahreddin Sevindir

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rest Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Trainer: Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Lifting Log: Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Strength Training: Pay Once$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 Rest Timer free?
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 Rest Timer or Liftset have ads?
Liftset shows ads; Rest Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or Liftset?
Rest Timer ships an update monthly, and Liftset every 6 days. Most recently, Rest Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Liftset on October 29, 2026.

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