Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs Stride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
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.
- 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
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Seconds Pro is an interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits and any workout built from timed intervals. It calls each interval out loud, keeps running with the screen off, and runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Apple has featured it, and Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, has said it is the fitness app he uses more than any other. BUILD ANY WORKOUT - Start from a HIIT, Tabata or circuit template, or build a timer from scratch with sets, rounds and intervals of different lengths. - Chain timers into one compound timer, so a warm-up flows into the main set and then a cool-down. - Color-code every interval so you know what is coming before the beep. - Share a timer with a friend in one tap. HEAR IT, DON'T WATCH IT - Voice cues call out each interval by name and warn you before the next one starts. - Beeps and bells are there too if you would rather not be talked at. - Play your own music, per timer or per interval. Cues duck the music and it comes back up when they are done. - The timer keeps going in the background while you use other apps or the screen sleeps. ON THE GYM FLOOR - A full-screen, color-coded display you can read from across the room, in portrait or landscape. On iPad it uses the whole screen. - A lock button stops a stray tap from pausing your set. APPLE WATCH - Seconds Pro runs on the watch by itself, so the phone can stay in the locker. Timers you build on the phone sync to the wrist, and Quick Intervals builds a basic circuit on the watch itself. MORE TIMERS - A stopwatch that marks your best and worst laps. - A countdown timer with five preset durations (three on Apple Watch). APPLE HEALTH - Save workouts and mindful sessions to Health. With a heart rate monitor connected, Seconds Pro reads your body measurements and year of birth from Health to estimate calories burned. PAID ONCE, NOTHING TO UNLOCK - Seconds Pro is paid for up front. Every feature is included and every timer you make can be run as many times as you like. SECONDS AND SECONDS PRO - Seconds is the free version of this app. It has the same features, but each timer locks after one run until a single in-app purchase unlocks it. The two are separate products and a purchase in one does not carry over to the other. If you bought Seconds Pro, download Seconds Pro. If you bought the unlock in Seconds, download Seconds and use Restore Purchases.
Stride
This app provides versatile interval timers for various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers customizable settings, music integration, and voice cues to enhance your fitness sessions. Upgrade for advanced features like background functionality and unlimited preset saving.
- HIIT, Tabata, EMOM timer modes
- Customizable interval settings
- Music integration
- Voice and sound countdowns
- Save custom workout presets
- Background functionality (Pro)
- User-friendly interface
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Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer: Your Ultimate Fitness Countdown Timer Take your workouts to the next level with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the all-in-one app for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and other interval training routines. Whether you’re crushing it at the gym, going hard with CrossFit, or mastering your home fitness game, Stride is the ultimate tool for your training needs. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, Stride combines versatility, simplicity, and power to help you achieve your goals. Key Features: • User-Friendly Design: Enjoy a bright, clean, and intuitive interface to seamlessly manage your workouts, whether you’re setting up a quick timer or creating custom interval timers. • Versatile Timer Modes: Adapt to your workout needs with timers for Tabata, EMOM, and more. Use Stride as your go-to countdown timer, perfect for HIIT, Tabata, or any fitness routine. • Music Integration: Stay pumped! Play your favorite music in the background while countdown sounds and voiceovers keep you in sync. • Save Custom Presets: Switch effortlessly between your favorite workout modes, such as Tabata and EMOM. Keep your sessions efficient and ready to go. • Background Functionality (Pro Plan): Multitask without interruption—your timer keeps running while you switch apps. • Voice and Sound Countdown (Pro Plan): Never miss a beat with clear voice cues and sound notifications to guide you through every interval. • Customizable Settings: Adjust work time, rest time, and intervals to create the perfect timer for your unique training routine, whether it’s for Tabata, CrossFit, or HIIT. • Alerts Your Way: Choose between beeps, voice countdowns, or vibrations for a fully customized training experience. • Fitness for Everyone: Ideal for activities like running, cycling, yoga, weightlifting, and bodyweight exercises. No matter your fitness level or style, Stride has you covered. Why Choose Stride? Stride isn’t just another workout timer—it’s a comprehensive tool to help you crush your fitness goals. From fat-burning HIIT sessions to muscle-building intervals, Stride is the ideal free timer app for all your training needs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Stride adapts to your routine. Upgrade to the Pro Plan: Unlock premium features and take your training to the next level: • Save unlimited workout presets for effortless session planning. • Background mode to keep your workouts uninterrupted. • Enhanced voice countdowns for razor-sharp focus. Download Now! Revolutionize your fitness routine with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the best interval timer, countdown timer, and training app on the market. Whether you’re into CrossFit, HIIT, or just looking for a reliable fitness timer, Stride is here to keep you on track. Download today and take your workouts to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://www.skylarks.io/apps/stride/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stride at Free against Seconds Pro Interval Timer's $7.99. Stride also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Seconds Pro Interval Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (12K vs 8). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Stride is free to download; Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 up front. Stride sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Stride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Pro Interval Timer has 12K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Stride's.
Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, Stride every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seconds Pro Interval Timer | Stride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Runloop Ltd | Przemyslaw Skowronek |
Customer experience
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Stride
Bugs and requests
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Intervals randomly pausing or skipping
- Music volume issues when launching the app
- Inconsistent audio cues and countdown
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Calendar integration to track workouts
Stride
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Seconds Pro Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
Stride
- Pro - 1 Week$0.997 Days
- Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- Pro - 1 Year$7.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$17.99
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