Best Rest Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good rest timer apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Rest Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Gym Rest TimerGym Rest TimerFree4.8★ (73)NoNoOct 2026
2RestIQ: Gym Rest TimerRestIQ: Gym Rest TimerFree4.9★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
3Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesOct 2026
4Gym Timer-Timer for rest timeGym Timer-Timer for rest timeFree4.5★ (460)NoNoAug 2026
5Gym Rest Timer - Sets & HIITGym Rest Timer - Sets & HIITFree—YesYesSep 2026
6Rest Timer - WaitWaitGo!Rest Timer - WaitWaitGo!Free4.9★ (11)NoNoJul 2026
7RestBeat: Gym Rest TimerRestBeat: Gym Rest TimerFree——NoJul 2026
8Gym Rest Timer - WorkoutGym Rest Timer - WorkoutFree—YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Rest Timer

Gym Rest Timer#1

Gym Rest Timer by David Blake

Activates from lock screen!
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8(73 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#3

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer by Float Tech, LLC

The simple workout timer.
Worth Considering
💪 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
  • 👍 Helpful voice prompts
  • 👍 Plays well with music apps

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Rest Timer

What are the best rest timer apps for iPhone?
Gym Rest Timer tops our rest timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 73 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top rest timer apps we rank are free to download, including Gym Rest Timer and RestIQ: Gym Rest Timer.
Gym Rest Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ rest timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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