# Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs Rest Timer

The clearest difference is price: Rest Timer at Free against Seconds Pro Interval Timer's $7.99. Rest Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Seconds Pro Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 11) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rest Timer is free to download; Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Seconds Pro Interval Timer against 4.9 for Rest Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Pro Interval Timer has 12K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Seconds Pro Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rest Timer's.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Rest Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Pro Interval Timer | Rest Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [Srdan Stanic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162311486) |

## What reviewers say

### Seconds Pro Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This interval timer app is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit training workouts. It features a large, color-coded display, customizable interval names, and background operation. It also integrates with Apple Health to track your fitness data.

**Highlights:** Full screen colored display, Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, Speaks interval names and provides warnings, Assign music per interval, Runs in background, Share interval timers, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great updates
- 🤖 Amazing voice prompts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🔧 Versatile for various workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Music volume issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup for some features
- 🌐 Sync/sharing issues between devices
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio cues

**Reported bugs**

- Intervals randomly pausing or skipping
- Music volume issues when launching the app
- Inconsistent audio cues and countdown
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock Apple Watch screen
- Option to see more than just the next exercise
- Fractional time settings (e.g. 7.74 seconds)
- More voice/audio customization options
- Improved sync between iPhone and iPad


### Rest Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-timer-waitwaitgo/id1162311487)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Pro Interval Timer free?

Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rest Timer free?

Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Seconds Pro Interval Timer or Rest Timer?

Rest Timer is rated higher. Seconds Pro Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Rest Timer averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Seconds Pro Interval Timer or Rest Timer have ads?

Neither Seconds Pro Interval Timer nor Rest Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seconds Pro Interval Timer or Rest Timer?

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Rest Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Seconds Pro Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rest Timer on July 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*