Comparison

Rest Timer vs DCFT

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

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DCFT

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DCFT is the workout planner and personal coach for dual cable machines, also known as functional trainers or cable crossover stations. It turns your home gym into a complete strength training program. Two cable towers or just one: DCFT plans with what you have. BUILT AROUND YOUR EQUIPMENT Tell DCFT what you have: number of plates, plate weight, cable ratio (for example 2:1), bench, single handles, long bar, rope, ankle cuffs or a pull-up assist band. Every plan uses exactly that, and the app shows you which plate to set the pin at for every set. No math at the machine. Works in kg and lb. FITNESS CHECK FOR YOUR STARTING WEIGHTS A short test per movement pattern (push, pull, legs, core) works out your starting weights, so your very first cable workout already feels right. A PLAN FOR EVERY GOAL • Build muscle • Get stronger • Get fitter and lose weight • Stay healthy and mobile at 50, 60 or 70+ Pick your training days and session length, from a 20 minute workout to a full session. Beginners start with two simple full body workouts. COACHING DURING THE WORKOUT • Warm-up sets, rest timer and supersets • Progressive overload: the weight goes up when you are ready • Deload weeks, plateau help and a daily readiness check • Swap an exercise or tell the app that something hurts • Clear setup line: pulley height, attachment and pin position 246 EXERCISES, PLUS 10 FOR WARM-UP AND STRETCHING Chest press, cable row, lat pulldown, face pull, cable fly, squat, Romanian deadlift, Pallof press, woodchop and many more, each with an animated figure and coaching tips. Cable exercises always come first. Missing one? Add it as a custom exercise. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Week view, streaks, personal records, weekly volume per muscle group and a skill path from assisted pull-ups to the muscle-up. DCFT PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION) Detailed statistics, exercise notes, Apple Watch app, Live Activity and Apple Health. Try Pro free for 14 days. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your training data stays on your iPhone, with export and import for backups. Available in 8 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Portuguese (Brazil).

Screenshots

Rest Timer4 screens
DCFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DCFT at every 5 days against Rest Timer's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 DCFT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest Timer ships an update monthly, DCFT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Rest Timer versus DCFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest TimerDCFT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamBarnabas Hohl

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
2 purchases

DCFT

One-time2
  • 14-Day Free TrialFree
  • DCFT Pro$11.99

Questions

Is Rest Timer free?
Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DCFT free?
DCFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rest Timer or DCFT have ads?
Neither Rest Timer nor DCFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest Timer or DCFT?
Rest Timer ships an update monthly, and DCFT every 5 days. Most recently, Rest Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and DCFT on November 6, 2026.

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