# Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs Meditation Timer Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seconds Pro Interval Timer at none against Meditation Timer Pro's 3. Seconds Pro Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.2K). Meditation Timer Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (95% vs 80%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 and Meditation Timer Pro $1.99 up front. Meditation Timer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.8 for Meditation Timer Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Pro Interval Timer has 12K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 95% of Meditation Timer Pro's.

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Meditation Timer Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Pro Interval Timer | Meditation Timer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-pro-interval-timer/id363978811/reviews) | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #61 |
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) |

## What reviewers say

### Seconds Pro Interval Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #196 Top Paid (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


### Meditation Timer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-pro/id509073019)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app assists users of all meditation experience levels in practicing mindfulness. It offers customizable timers with interval bells, background sounds, and visual themes to enhance focus and relaxation. Track your progress with detailed logs and statistics, and set reminders to maintain a consistent practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable meditation timer, Interval and cool down times, Unique sound options, Background images with shake to change, Automatic meditation logging, Powerful statistics, Unlimited practice reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to set and use
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Flexible and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔇 Limited sound options
- 🔇 Abrupt ending of sounds
- 🔇 Lack of volume control
- 🔒 Subscription model change for existing users

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly
- Connectivity issues with Apple Watch app
- Inconsistent behavior with background music volume

**Requested features**

- More interval chime options
- Ability to edit existing meditation settings
- Vibration alerts on Apple Watch
- Customizable background images
- Numerical rating system for sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Pro Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Meditation Timer Pro free?

Meditation Timer Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer and Meditation Timer Pro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Seconds Pro Interval Timer nor Meditation Timer Pro shows ads.

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

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Meditation Timer Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Seconds Pro Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Meditation Timer Pro on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Seconds Pro Interval Timer or Meditation Timer Pro?

Seconds Pro Interval Timer currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Meditation Timer Pro at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*