Comparison

Rest Timer vs timeR

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

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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

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timeR

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Stay in rhythm without watching the clock. timeR is a clean interval timer for workouts, study, focus sessions, stretching, cooking, meditation, and everyday routines. Choose your work time, add rest between rounds, set the number of repeats, and press Start. QUICK TO SET UP Start with Tabata, HIIT, Focus, or Stretch presets, or build your own timer with exact hours, minutes, and seconds. CLEAR IN THE MOMENT A bold progress ring shows the current phase, time remaining, and round at a glance. Pause, resume, skip to the next phase, or stop whenever you need. RELIABLE ALERTS Choose the sound you prefer and preview it before starting. Optional background alerts keep phase changes visible when the screen is locked or you leave the app. MADE FOR YOUR ROUTINE • Work and rest intervals • Up to 60 work rounds • Optional start delay • Tabata, HIIT, Focus, and Stretch presets • Exact time editor and quick-add controls • Pause, resume, skip, and stop • Light and dark themes • Seven interface languages • No account required Set your rhythm. timeR keeps it moving.

Screenshots

Rest Timer4 screens
timeR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: timeR at none against Rest Timer's 3. timeR also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. timeR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Rest Timer versus timeR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest TimertimeR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamSpyridon Bousios

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
None

timeR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest Timer free?
Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is timeR free?
timeR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rest Timer or timeR have ads?
Neither Rest Timer nor timeR shows ads.

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