# Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs PT Timer

The clearest difference is price: PT Timer at Free against Seconds Pro Interval Timer's $7.99. PT Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Seconds Pro Interval Timer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PT Timer is free to download; Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 up front. PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Seconds Pro Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Pro Interval Timer has 12K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Seconds Pro Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of PT Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, PT Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Pro Interval Timer | PT Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811/reviews)** | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **81.2% 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 | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) |

## 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


### PT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817)

This app helps you manage physical therapy routines by timing exercises, counting reps, and storing custom instructions. Focus on your form while the app guides you through your prescribed regimen.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise creation with instructions and photos, Precise timer and rep counting, Voice and tone cues, Exercise scheduling and reminders, Note-taking and PDF export, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full functionality | $0.99 | per month |
| Full functionality | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Full functionality | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly customizable routines
- ⏱️ Excellent for timing exercises
- 💯 Great for physical therapy
- 🎵 Audio cues are helpful
- 📸 Ability to add photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive to use
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Limited free mode/paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖼️ Photo upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Photo upload fails and hangs app
- Audio playback errors
- Countdown timer jumps to end
- Camera function not working

**Requested features**

- Export and import CSV files
- Sync exercises between devices
- Add photos from photo library
- Video support
- Share exercises and workouts with others


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Pro Interval Timer free?

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

### Is PT Timer free?

PT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Pro Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PT Timer averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.

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

Neither Seconds Pro Interval Timer nor PT Timer shows ads.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and PT Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Seconds Pro Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and PT Timer on August 11, 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.*