Comparison

RepetitiveT vs Rest Timer

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

Head to head
About

RepetitiveT

This interval timer is designed for repetitive exercises and physical therapy. It allows customization of countdown duration, repetitions, and rest periods, with distinct audio cues for key events. Save multiple configurations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown duration (1-999s)
  • Set repetitions (1-100)
  • Configurable wait time between repetitions
  • Automatic or manual repetition cycling
  • Pre-exercise 'get ready' delay
  • Three distinct audio cues
  • Save up to 6 timer configurations
Features
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RepetitiveT is a Countdown Timer which can be used to count down time for multiple repetitions of an exercise or event. RepetitiveT's ability to count down rest periods between events makes it a highly desirable counter for interval exercising such as cardio/ rope skipping and for repetitive physical therapy exercises. RepetitiveT is a perfect timer for training regiments such as CrossFit or Max Workouts. The features of RepetitiveT are: -Duration of Countdown Timer can be set between 1-999 seconds. -Repetitions of Countdown can be set between 1-100 repetitions. -Completed repetitions, repetitions to be completed, counter duration, and counter wait time, are all displayed on the main display. -Countdowns can be started and stopped with a tap of the screen, or can be set to be repeated automatically after a user-defined wait time. -Wait time between repetitions can be manual or set for an auto countdown of between 1-999 seconds. -Wait time can be superseded with a tap of the main display. -When the screen is tapped to begin an exercise or resume an exercise after a pause Repetitive will go into a "get ready to go" delay of between 0 and 20 seconds. This delay can be set in the Apple Settings App in the RepetitiveT app settings section. The app's screen will turn yellow while the app is in the delayed start state. -There are three distinct tones associated with the timer. One tone will sound at countdown start (at the end of "get ready to go" delay"), another tone will sound at the completion of each repetition, and a final tone will sound when the the final repetition is completed. -There are 6 memories for the Duration, Repetitions of Countdown, and Wait time between repetitions numbers. You can cycle through the memories with the Next button and save new sets of numbers with the Save button. Custom URL format is: repetitivet://?&dur=D&rep=R&wait=W&auto=A D=duration for countdown timer (1-999 seconds) R=repetitions of count (1-100 repetitions) W=Wait time between the repetitions of count (1-999 seconds) A=auto repetition switch setting (0 for off and 1 for on) The Custom URL has been tested successfully with Launch Center Pro. I use Launch Center Pro to preset my counter configurations for my various Physical Therapy exercises. Please rate RepetitiveT in the Apple app store. Thanks for your interest and I hope that you enjoy the app.

About

Rest Timer

This app provides a simple countdown timer for rest periods during workouts. It features customizable sounds, notification-based restarts, and dynamic display support. Easily manage your workout intervals without interrupting your music or unlocking your phone.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer start
  • Customizable rest periods
  • Plays music during countdown
  • Restart from notification
  • Dynamic Island and Live Activity support
  • Adjust timer while running
Features
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Free app. No ads. Start the timer with one tap. Keeps playing music after a short alarm sound. Restart the timer from the notification. Dynamic Island and Live Activity supported. This is the simplest countdown timer out there, with a set of convenience features you can't find in any other similar app. It's primarily used for timing rest periods during a strength training workout. It works great in the gym, at home, and outdoors. Let your phone notify you when it's time to start the next set or exercise. *** Instructions *** Start the countdown by pressing one of the 9 timer buttons. Reset it if you don't need it anymore. Press'n'hold the button to change its timer duration. === Important! === Please make sure to allow the app to send you notifications, otherwise, you might not hear sound warnings, and it won't work with the screen locked. *** What makes this app better than the others? *** You can change the timer duration while the timer is already running. The app recalculates the remaining time and keeps the time that has already passed. Sometimes there is not enough energy in the tank, and you need an extra minute to rest. Or you started the wrong timer and want to change it to the correct one. The app uses carefully selected custom sounds that play nicely with your workout music. They are noticeable enough not to miss them but still easy on your ears. A gentle sound warning signals you to start preparing for the next set (for time intervals of 30 seconds and higher). Another more distinct sound follows when the time is up. When you're done with the set, you can restart the timer from the notification without unlocking the screen! No need to think about how long your rest time is after each set. *** FAQ *** Q. I can't hear the sound notifications. What's wrong? A. Please make sure that you have allowed the app to send you notifications. Go to Settings App -> Notifications -> find WaitWaitGo! -> Allow notifications and Sounds need to be On. Also, make sure that the silent switch on the phone is off, and if you have any iOS focus modes active, make sure they allow notifications from WaitWaitGo!. As a last resort, go to Settings -> Sounds and make sure that the Ringer And Alerts volume slider is set to some higher value.

Screenshots

RepetitiveT4 screens
Rest Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rest Timer at 4.9 against RepetitiveT's 4.0. Rest Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). RepetitiveT's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rest Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RepetitiveT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rest Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepetitiveT ships an update every 5 months, Rest Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RepetitiveT versus Rest Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepetitiveTRest Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings518 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert WhiteSrdan Stanic

Customer experience

RepetitiveT

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Rest Timer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RepetitiveT

No in-app purchases

None

Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepetitiveT free?
RepetitiveT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rest Timer free?
Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RepetitiveT or Rest Timer?
Rest Timer is rated higher. RepetitiveT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rest Timer averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do RepetitiveT or Rest Timer have ads?
Neither RepetitiveT nor Rest Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RepetitiveT or Rest Timer?
RepetitiveT ships an update every 5 months, and Rest Timer every 2 months. Most recently, RepetitiveT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rest Timer on October 24, 2026.

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