Comparison

GymTimer vs RSTR

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

Head to head
About

GymTimer

Features
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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) — 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.

About

RSTR

Features
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RSTR is the simplest gym timer you'll ever use. Track your whole workout, your set time and your rest time with one tap. Tap to start a set. Tap again to rest. That's it. FREE • Workout timer, set timer and rest timer • One-tap switching between set and rest • Dark and Light themes RSTR PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription • Apple Watch app: run the whole workout from your wrist • Rest alerts with haptics • Your own preferred rest times • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Simple workout history • Follow System appearance No accounts. No tracking. No clutter. Just your time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rstr.697.ae/privacy.html

Screenshots

GymTimer3 screens
RSTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GymTimer at none against RSTR's 1. RSTR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. RSTR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GymTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GymTimer versus RSTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTimerRSTR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea GiocoMohammad Almansoori

In-app purchases

None

GymTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RSTR

One-time1
  • RSTR Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GymTimer free?
GymTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RSTR free?
RSTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymTimer or RSTR have ads?
GymTimer shows ads; RSTR does not.

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