GymTimer vs Workout Sets & Rest Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
GymTimer
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GymTimer is a no-frills interval timer built for one thing: running your gym sets without fumbling with a stopwatch between reps. HOW IT WORKS Set your Work duration, Rest duration, and how many repetitions you want (2, 3, 4, or Unlimited) ā then start training. GymTimer counts down each phase with a clear circular timer, plays a sound and vibration when a phase changes, and gives you a spoken "ten seconds" warning before rest ends so you're never caught off guard. FEATURES ⢠Simple +/- steppers for Work and Rest durations ⢠Set a rep target, or go Unlimited and just keep training ⢠Big, glanceable countdown ring with phase and time remaining ⢠Audio + haptic cues on every phase change, plus a 10-second rest warning ⢠Pause, resume, or restart mid-session without losing your settings ⢠Screen stays awake during a workout, so it won't lock mid-set ⢠Your last-used settings are remembered for next time ⢠Clean, distraction-free dark interface No accounts, no sign-up, no setup beyond picking your numbers. Just open it, set your intervals, and train.
Workout Sets & Rest Timer
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Keep your workout moving, one set at a time. Workout Sets & Rest Timer helps you count sets and time the breaks between them, right on your Apple Watch. SET YOUR WORKOUT Choose 1ā20 sets and a rest period from 15 seconds to 9 minutes. Your preferred settings are remembered for next time. TIME YOUR REST Tap Start Rest after a set to begin a clear, easy-to-read countdown. See how many sets remain and feel a haptic alert when your rest is over. FOLLOW YOUR HEART RATE With your permission, view live heart rate during your session. The finishing summary shows your maximum and current heart rate, set count, and selected rest duration. SIMPLE WATCH CONTROLS Use a single rest countdown or move through multiple sets. Need to finish a break early? Triple-tap the countdown to skip the remaining rest. Built for Apple Watch. Requires watchOS 26 or later. Heart-rate features use Apple Health access. Workout sessions are not saved to Apple Health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Workout Sets & Rest Timer at none against GymTimer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GymTimer | Workout Sets & Rest Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Gioco | Matthew Robert Zajac |
In-app purchases
GymTimer
No in-app purchases
Workout Sets & Rest Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GymTimer free?
Is Workout Sets & Rest Timer free?
Do GymTimer or Workout Sets & Rest Timer have ads?
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