Comparison

Gym Rest Timer vs SetFlow

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

Head to head
About

Gym Rest Timer

Features
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Tap a chip — 60s, 90s, 2 min — 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 — 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/

About

SetFlow

Features
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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 — 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 — with nothing to sign up for. WHY SETFLOW • One-tap flow — 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 — a big clock-face set dial and a colour-coded rest ring. • Group by exercise — 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 — set a default rest time and an optional target number of sets. • Heads-up cues — beeps, a 3-2-1 countdown and haptics. Cues play over your music instead of stopping it. • Stays accurate — lock your phone or switch apps and the timer never drifts; a notification fires the moment rest ends. • Honest history — every workout is saved with total time, work time, rest time, average set, and a breakdown of each exercise. • Coaching tips — after every workout, SetFlow turns your numbers into plain-language suggestions on targets, rest discipline and pacing. • See your progress — 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 — 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 — the dial counts up. 4. Tap Rest — your set is logged and the rest countdown begins. 5. Rest ends → 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 — you train at your own risk.

Screenshots

Gym Rest Timer4 screens
SetFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Gym Rest Timer versus SetFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Rest TimerSetFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB25 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVasilii PolovnikovIan Hulme

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gym Rest Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Ā· 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium Ā· 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Premium Ā· 1 year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Ā· Lifetime$7.99
None

SetFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Rest Timer free?
Gym Rest Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetFlow free?
SetFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Rest Timer or SetFlow have ads?
Gym Rest Timer shows ads; SetFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Rest Timer or SetFlow?
Gym Rest Timer ships an update monthly, and SetFlow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gym Rest Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and SetFlow on September 10, 2026.

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