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Best Workout Rest Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best workout rest timer apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Workout Rest Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Gym Timer-Timer for rest timeGym Timer-Timer for rest timeFree4.5★ (460)NoNoAug 2026
2Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesAug 2026
3Timer Plus - Workouts TimerTimer Plus - Workouts TimerFree4.8★ (59K)YesYesAug 2026
4Gym Rest TimerGym Rest TimerFree4.8★ (71)NoNoAug 2026
5PushPress Workout TimerPushPress Workout TimerFree4.8★ (5.7K)NoNoAug 2026
6Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (23K)NoYesAug 2026
7Workout Rest Timer PlusWorkout Rest Timer PlusFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Simple Workout Interval TimerSimple Workout Interval TimerFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Workout Rest Timer

Gym Timer-Timer for rest time#1

Gym Timer-Timer for rest time by Beppe Fasano

Time rest time between sets
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.5😐(460 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💪 Helps keep track of sets and rest times
  • 🔔 Vibration/audio alerts for rest time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on Apple Watch
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 💤 No background/low-power mode support
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
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer#3

Timer Plus - Workouts Timer by ArGames

Fitness Training at Home, Gym
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(59K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Music volume issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts

More Workout Rest Timer apps to explore

4
Gym Rest Timer
Gym Rest Timer
Gym Rest Timer
Activates from lock screen!
Free

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.

Lock screen controlNotification modeMedia player mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(71)
free
5
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
Best WOD & HIIT interval timer
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.

AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timersRecords active energy burned to Apple HealthMotivational countdowns from fitness personalities
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.7K)
free
6
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Workout Rest Timer Plus
Workout Rest Timer Plus
Workout Rest Timer Plus
by Kevin Hausen
Free

This app helps you optimize workout effectiveness by managing rest periods between exercises. It offers customizable timers, motivating features, and a distraction-free design for various training styles.

Customizable rest timersQuick presets for exercisesMotivational "Gym Bro Mode"
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
8
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Simple Workout Interval Timer
Custom HIIT Timer for Workouts
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
Interval Timer: Workout & Rest
Interval Timer: Workout & Rest
Interval Timer: Workout & Rest
by Behailu Awlaye
Free

This app provides customizable interval timers for various workout styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers presets for quick starts, allows users to build and save custom routines, and features an independent Apple Watch app for on-wrist control. Track your progress with workout history and streaks, all within a distraction-free interface.

Built-in Tabata, HIIT, and EMOM presetsCustom workout builderSave unlimited custom presets
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
11
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Rest — Gym Timer & Set Log
Smart Rest. Lock Screen Timer.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
Workout Timer-Work,Rest,Repeat
work exercise set, intervals
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Interval Timer & Workout Timer
Interval Timer & Workout Timer
Interval Timer & Workout Timer
Simple gym set tracking
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest Timer: Gym Workout Sets
Rest the right amount
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Parallel Rest Timer
Parallel Rest Timer
Parallel Rest Timer
Smart gym rest & set timer
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Gym Rest Timer - Sets & HIIT
Gym Rest Timer - Sets & HIIT
Gym Rest Timer - Sets & HIIT
Weights, Sets, Tabata, Yoga
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
AutoRest – Gym Timer
AutoRest – Gym Timer
AutoRest – Gym Timer
Automatic rest timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Workout & Rest Interval Timer
Workout & Rest Interval Timer
Workout & Rest Interval Timer
For Interval training, Study
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Loops – Interval Workout Timer
Loops – Interval Workout Timer
Loops – Interval Workout Timer
HIIT & Work/Rest Timer
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Set-Rest Timer
Set-Rest Timer
Set-Rest Timer
Stretching • HIIT • Workout
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Workout Rest Timer

What are the best workout rest timer apps for iPhone?
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time tops our workout rest timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 460 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top workout rest timer apps we rank are free to download, including Gym Timer-Timer for rest time and Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer.
Gym Timer-Timer for rest time has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ workout rest timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Gym Timer helps you track your gym sessions and precisely time your rest periods between sets. It's designed to be used primarily on a smartwatch, allowing you to leave your phone in your locker.
You set the number of sets and the desired rest time between them. When you finish a set, you start the timer. The app will alert you when your rest is over and it's time to start your next set.