Comparison

Seconds Pro Interval Timer vs iCountTimer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

Screenshots

Seconds Pro Interval Timer4 screens
iCountTimer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Seconds Pro Interval Timer at $7.99 against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. Seconds Pro Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (12K vs 14). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99 and iCountTimer Pro $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seconds Pro Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Pro Interval Timer has 12K ratings behind it against 14, 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 83% of iCountTimer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, iCountTimer Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Seconds Pro Interval Timer versus iCountTimer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeconds Pro Interval TimeriCountTimer Pro
Price$7.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunloop LtdRhythmicWorks

Customer experience

Seconds Pro Interval Timer

All ratings12,069 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,506 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.1%

iCountTimer Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.2%

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

iCountTimer Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Seconds Pro Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

iCountTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seconds Pro Interval Timer free?
Seconds Pro Interval Timer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seconds Pro Interval Timer or iCountTimer Pro?
Seconds Pro Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Pro Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while iCountTimer Pro averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Seconds Pro Interval Timer or iCountTimer Pro have ads?
Neither Seconds Pro Interval Timer nor iCountTimer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seconds Pro Interval Timer or iCountTimer Pro?
Seconds Pro Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and iCountTimer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Seconds Pro Interval Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and iCountTimer Pro on September 27, 2026.

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