Gym Rest Timer vs SetFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Gym Rest Timer
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Tap a chip ā 60s, 90s, 2 min ā the rest counts itself down. Big ring, big numbers, glanceable across the gym. ⢠Three preset chips: 60s, 90s, 2 min free ⢠Custom presets in Pro ⢠Auto-start after set (Pro) ⢠Vibrate-only mode for gym etiquette (Pro) ⢠Always-on big readable digits Who it's for For lifters who keep losing track of rest between sets and want a one-thumb timer they can actually see. Subscription Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with pricing shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings ā no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SetFlow
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SetFlow is the simplest way to time your sets and rests in the gym. Start a set, tap once when you rack the weight, and SetFlow logs the set and counts down your rest ā then automatically starts the next one. No fiddling, no menus. Just lift. Built for people who want a clean, glanceable timer and an honest log of every session ā with nothing to sign up for. WHY SETFLOW ⢠One-tap flow ā start set, tap Rest, repeat. Your next set starts automatically (or turn that off for manual control). ⢠A timer you can read across the gym ā a big clock-face set dial and a colour-coded rest ring. ⢠Group by exercise ā name what you're doing (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) and SetFlow counts your sets per exercise. Set a per-exercise target and it nudges you on to the next one when you hit it. ⢠Knows your rhythm ā set a default rest time and an optional target number of sets. ⢠Heads-up cues ā beeps, a 3-2-1 countdown and haptics. Cues play over your music instead of stopping it. ⢠Stays accurate ā lock your phone or switch apps and the timer never drifts; a notification fires the moment rest ends. ⢠Honest history ā every workout is saved with total time, work time, rest time, average set, and a breakdown of each exercise. ⢠Coaching tips ā after every workout, SetFlow turns your numbers into plain-language suggestions on targets, rest discipline and pacing. ⢠See your progress ā current and longest streaks, lifetime totals, an activity heatmap, a sets-per-day chart, work-vs-rest and sets-by-exercise breakdowns, workouts by weekday, and personal bests. ⢠Export anytime ā share your full history as CSV or JSON. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SetFlow works fully offline. No accounts, no third-party ads, no tracking, no analytics. Your data lives on your device and never leaves it unless you choose to export it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start workout. 2. (Optional) Tap the "+" ring to name your exercise. 3. Tap Start set ā the dial counts up. 4. Tap Rest ā your set is logged and the rest countdown begins. 5. Rest ends ā the next set starts automatically. 6. Tap Finish for your report and tips, saved to history. Great for weight training, calisthenics, and any set-and-rest routine. No subscription. No catch. A timer that gets out of your way. SetFlow is a workout timer, not medical advice. Consult a doctor before starting any exercise programme and stop if you feel unwell ā you train at your own risk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetFlow at none against Gym Rest Timer's 4. SetFlow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Gym Rest Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SetFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gym Rest Timer ships an update monthly, SetFlow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gym Rest Timer | SetFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Vasilii Polovnikov | Ian Hulme |
In-app purchases
Gym Rest Timer
- Premium Ā· 1 week$2.997 Days
- Premium Ā· 1 month$3.991 Month
- Premium Ā· 1 year$5.991 Year
- Premium Ā· Lifetime$7.99
SetFlow
No in-app purchases









