One tap starts the rest
No start button, no wheel to spin. Tap 01:30 and the countdown is already running. Tap another time to switch, or Reset to stop.
Free · iPhone, iPad & Android
Finish the set. Tap the rest.
A rest timer built for the gym floor. Seven big buttons from 30 seconds to 3 minutes: tap one between sets, put the phone down, and it calls you back when it's time to lift.
No account. Works offline. Alerts you even when the phone is locked.
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Accent colour Premium
Most of a lifting session is rest. Back squat, 5 × 5, three minutes between sets: about 12 of the session's 16 minutes.
Set 1 of 5 · 00:45
Working set, about 45 seconds
Rest on the 03:00 button
1 tap
From racking the bar to the rest running
7
Preset buttons, each one yours to change
±5s
To fine-tune any preset to the rest you take
0
Accounts to make before your first set
Built for between sets
Chalky hands, a minute and a half, and a phone on the bench. Everything on the dashboard is big enough to hit without looking twice.
Sets count themselves
Each rest you start adds a set, so the count at the top is always where you are. Tap it to start the next exercise at zero, or turn on plus and minus buttons.
Hear it from the squat rack
A sound of your choice and a vibration when time's up, and a notification if the phone is locked or you've switched apps. It warns you if a muted volume or Do Not Disturb would swallow the alert.
Presets that fit your lifts
Change any of the seven buttons to the times you actually rest, and nudge them five seconds at a time. Your lifts change, so the buttons can too.
Fullscreen from across the room
Turn the phone sideways while a timer runs and the countdown fills the screen. Readable from the far end of the bench, with the screen kept awake.
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Statistics
Workouts, sets and time rested by week, month or year, with your rest per set and your favourite day to train. Every timer you start is logged.
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Workout reminders
Pick your training days and a time, and the app nudges you: "Time to work out!" Miss a session less often.
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Your colours, no ads
Choose the accent colour for every button, unlock the Boxing Bell and Alarm Clock sounds, and lose the banner ad for good.
How long to rest between sets
The rest is part of the programme. Shorter rests keep the heart rate up; longer ones let you lift heavy again. These ranges are common starting points.
Endurance & circuits 30–60 s15+ reps · buttons 00:30, 00:45, 01:00
Hypertrophy 1–2 min8–12 reps · buttons 01:00, 01:30, 02:00
Strength 2–5 min1–6 heavy reps · 02:00 to 03:00, or set a 04:00 or 05:00 preset
● The app's seven default buttons
0:00
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
4:00
5:00
General guidance, not medical advice. Rest until you can do the next set with good form, and check with a professional before starting a new training programme. Read the full rest guide.
Questions
Will it alert me if my phone is locked?
Yes. Allow notifications when the app asks, and you'll get "Your rest time is up!" on the lock screen with the sound you picked. If you're using a Fitness or Do Not Disturb focus, allow Gym Rest Timer in that focus, as notifications are off in it by default.
Why didn't I hear the alert?
Usually it's the system volume, silent mode or a focus mode. The app checks for these and shows a warning in Settings with what to change, so you can fix it before your next set rather than after.
Can I change the preset times?
Yes, on Free. Open Settings, then Presets, and change any of the seven buttons, or nudge one up or down by five seconds. Reset, at the bottom of the screen, puts the defaults back.
How does the set counter work?
Starting a rest adds one set, so the count at the top follows you through an exercise. Tap the count to set it back to zero. You can turn off auto increment, or show plus and minus buttons to correct it by hand.
How long should I rest between sets?
It depends on the goal. Heavy strength work usually takes 2 to 5 minutes, muscle-building sets 1 to 2 minutes or a little longer, and endurance work or circuits 30 to 60 seconds. The rest guide has the detail and the research behind it.
Is it on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Gym Rest Timer is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad (iOS 16 or later), and on Google Play for Android (8.0 or later), with the same buttons and Premium features on both.
What does Premium add?
Statistics, workout reminders, your own accent colour, the Boxing Bell and Alarm Clock sounds, and no ads. The timer itself is never behind a paywall.
Where do I get help?
Open Settings, then Contact support, for bugs, suggestions and purchase questions, or email timer@ninetysixsoftware.atlassian.net. We read every one.
Doing intervals instead of sets?
intervalsone.com →
Intervals One, from the same team, runs Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP and HIIT sessions with voice cues for every phase.
Rest exactly as long as you meant to.
Download free, tap a time, put the phone down.