Comparison

Interval vs Set/Rest

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

Head to head
About

Interval

Features
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Interval is a fast, focused timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits, boxing rounds and any work/rest training you do. Set your work, rest and rounds — or start from a ready-made preset — and press start. A big, glanceable timer with color-coded phases and audio, voice and haptic cues keeps you on pace without staring at the screen. ON YOUR WRIST • A full Apple Watch app — start and run any of your workouts from your wrist • Live sync — start on iPhone and it opens on your Watch instantly, and the other way around • Pause, skip or end on either device and the other follows along • Haptic cues on every phase change, so you can train without looking BUILT FOR TRAINING • Work, rest and rounds you control, with round rests between sets • Tabata, HIIT and EMOM presets to start from • A clean preview of the whole workout before you begin • Gym circuits, boxing rounds, sprint intervals, stretching, physio sets — anything that runs on a clock STAY LOCKED IN • A large timer with color-coded WORK / REST phases • Two-tier progress: where you are in the round and in the whole workout • Audio beeps and an optional voice cue on every phase change and the last 3 seconds • Haptic feedback so you can train heads-down • Keeps running with the screen locked and in the background LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • A Live Activity shows the current phase and countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island YOURS, AND PRIVATE • No account, no sign-up • No tracking, no ads, no data collection — everything stays on your device SIMPLE PRICING Use Interval free for up to 15 workouts with every feature unlocked. A single one-time purchase — Interval Pro — removes the limit forever and unlocks accent themes. No subscription, ever. Questions or feedback? Email interval@klimakov.me

About

Set/Rest

This app provides a streamlined rest timer for gym workouts, offering visual and audio cues for transitions between sets. Customize rest periods, track progress, and utilize its offline functionality with an interface designed for quick interaction.

Highlights
  • One-tap rest start
  • Pause and extend rest
  • Visual and audio cues
  • Preset and custom durations
  • Track completed rests
  • Offline functionality
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Set/Rest is a focused gym rest timer for stronger, smoother workouts. Start a rest with one tap, pause or extend it when needed, and get clear visual and audio cues when it is time for the next set. Choose a preset or custom rest duration, track completed rests, and keep your session moving with an interface designed for quick glances and easy taps. Set/Rest works offline and supports portrait and landscape layouts, local notifications, accessibility labels, and an optional screen-awake mode. Set/Rest Pro adds the Apple Watch timer, home screen widgets, and an ad-free experience. Restore your purchase anytime across your devices.

Screenshots

Interval4 screens
Set/Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval at none against Set/Rest's shown. Set/Rest's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Set/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval ships an update every 10 days, Set/Rest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Interval versus Set/Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalSet/Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLEG KLIMAKOVShubhranshu Kumar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval

One-time1
  • Interval Pro$6.99
1 purchases

Set/Rest

One-time1
  • Set/Rest Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Interval free?
Interval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set/Rest free?
Set/Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval or Set/Rest have ads?
Set/Rest shows ads; Interval does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval or Set/Rest?
Interval ships an update every 10 days, and Set/Rest daily. Most recently, Interval was updated on October 16, 2026 and Set/Rest on October 14, 2026.

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