# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Interval Timer Sec+Sec

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.8 against Interval Timer Sec+Sec's 3.7. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 13). Interval Timer Sec+Sec's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Interval Timer Sec+Sec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 78% of Interval Timer Sec+Sec's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Interval Timer Sec+Sec every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Interval Timer Sec+Sec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-sec-plus-sec/id595618563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### Interval Timer Sec+Sec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-sec-plus-sec/id595618563)

This free interval training timer app uses alarms and vibrations to mark specified second intervals. It automatically tracks repetitions and remembers your settings, making it ideal for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Background operation is limited.

**Highlights:** Second-based interval timing, Alarm and vibration alerts, Repetition counter, Saves interval settings, Suitable for HIIT, Background operation limited

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Interval Timer Sec+Sec free?

Interval Timer Sec+Sec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Interval Timer Sec+Sec?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Interval Timer Sec+Sec averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Interval Timer Sec+Sec have ads?

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Interval Timer Sec+Sec show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Interval Timer Sec+Sec?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Interval Timer Sec+Sec every 12 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Timer Sec+Sec on September 24, 2026.

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