# Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs Next Up

The clearest difference is price: Next Up at Free against Seconds Pro Interval Timer's $7.99. Next Up also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Seconds Pro Interval Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Next Up is free to download; Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 up front. Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Seconds Pro Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Seconds Pro Interval Timer against 4.7 for Next Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Seconds Pro Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Up's.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Next Up every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Pro Interval Timer | Next Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) |

## 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


### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds), Detailed and full-screen display modes, Portrait and landscape orientation support, Quick actions for navigation and editing, Background notifications, Timer organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Pro Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Next Up free?

Next Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Pro Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Next Up averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Seconds Pro Interval Timer or Next Up have ads?

Neither Seconds Pro Interval Timer nor Next Up shows ads.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Next Up every 5 weeks. Most recently, Seconds Pro Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Next Up on September 24, 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.*