Best Gym Rest Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gym rest timer list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Gym Rest Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Gym Rest TimerGym Rest TimerFree4.8★ (71)NoNoAug 2026
2Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesAug 2026
3Gym Rest Timer - Sets & HIITGym Rest Timer - Sets & HIITFreeYesYesJun 2026
4Gym Timer-Timer for rest timeGym Timer-Timer for rest timeFree4.5★ (460)NoNoAug 2026
5Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (59K)YesYesAug 2026
6RestBeat: Gym Rest TimerRestBeat: Gym Rest TimerFreeNoJul 2026
7AutoRest – Gym TimerAutoRest – Gym TimerFreeNoYesJun 2026
8SetRest-健身组间休息计时器SetRest-健身组间休息计时器FreeNoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Gym Rest Timer

Gym Rest Timer#1

Gym Rest Timer by David Blake

Activates from lock screen!
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8(71 ratings)
Free
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This app helps you manage rest periods during workouts without interrupting your flow. It offers multiple modes, including lock screen control and volume gesture activation, to keep your training seamless. You can even use voice commands to start timers.

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer#2

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(86K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Effective for HIIT workouts

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Music volume issues with voice prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

More Gym Rest Timer apps to explore

4
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time
Time rest time between sets
Free

This app helps you track gym sessions and manage rest times between sets. It's designed for use on a smartwatch, allowing you to leave your phone behind. The app alerts you when it's time to train again, ensuring your workout flows smoothly.

Track gym sessionsTime rest periods between setsSmartwatch optimized
⚽ Sports
(460)
free
5
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Free

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

Customizable rounds and cyclesInterval stopwatchBackground timer operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(59K)
ad-supported
6
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
RestBeat: Gym Rest Timer
by Ferran Espuna
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
AutoRest – Gym Timer
AutoRest – Gym Timer
AutoRest – Gym Timer
Automatic rest timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
8
SetRest-健身组间休息计时器
SetRest-健身组间休息计时器
SetRest-健身组间休息计时器
记录你的每一组训练
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Gym Timer: Rest & Get Ready
Gym Timer: Rest & Get Ready
Gym Timer: Rest & Get Ready
Always Ready for the Next Set
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest the right amount
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Parallel Rest Timer
Parallel Rest Timer
Parallel Rest Timer
Smart gym rest & set timer
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Smart Rest. Lock Screen Timer.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Gym Rest Timer - Flavr Apps
Gym Rest Timer - Flavr Apps
Gym Rest Timer - Flavr Apps
Simple, modern, intuitive
$2.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Fitness Coach - Workout Plan
Fitness Coach - Workout Plan
Fitness Coach - Workout Plan
Lose Weight, Build Abs & Butt
Free

Personalized workout plans adapt to your fitness goals and level, whether you train at home, the gym, or outdoors. Access numerous training sessions and hundreds of exercises to target all muscle groups. Track your progress over time and stay motivated with 30-minute sessions.

Personalized workout programsGoal-based training adaptationDozens of training sessions
💪 Health & Fitness
(73K)
subscription
15
GymRest — Rest Timer
GymRest — Rest Timer
GymRest — Rest Timer
Simple rest timer for workouts
$0.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Gym Timer Pro
Gym Timer Pro
Gym Timer Pro
Gym sets and rest timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Gymrotter: Gym Rest Timer
Gymrotter: Gym Rest Timer
Gymrotter: Gym Rest Timer
Block apps, lift focused
Free

This app acts as a dedicated rest timer for gym-goers, blocking distracting apps during your workout. It helps you stay focused on lifting by shielding your phone and alerting you when your rest period is over. Track your progress and earn rewards for dedicated workout sessions.

Blocks distracting apps during rest periodsSet-by-set loggingLive Activity and Dynamic Island integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
18
Gym Timer Docali
Gym Timer Docali
Gym Timer Docali
by Daniel Ocampo
Free

This workout timer helps lifters easily track sets and rest periods. It features a large, dark-mode display for gym visibility and allows for quick rest presets and workout resets. Designed for simplicity, it focuses on stopwatch and rest timing without complex fitness tracking.

Set timerRest countdown timerSet counter
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
19
Rest Timer for gym
Rest Timer for gym
Rest Timer for gym
Exercise timer on your wrist
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Nextset: Gym Rest Timer
Nextset: Gym Rest Timer
Nextset: Gym Rest Timer
A chime when it's time to lift
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Gym Rest Timer

What are the best gym rest timer apps for iPhone?
Gym Rest Timer tops our gym rest timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 71 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top gym rest timer apps we rank are free to download, including Gym Rest Timer and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer.
Gym Rest Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ gym rest timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is designed to help you manage rest periods during your workouts. It minimizes the need to unlock your phone by offering various control methods, ensuring your training remains uninterrupted.
The app offers three main modes: Notification mode, where you can start the next timer from a notification; Media Player mode, allowing control from the lock screen's media controls; and Volume Gesture mode, which uses a quick volume up-down sequence to restart the timer.