# PT Timer vs Seconds Interval Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Seconds Interval Timer at 4.7 against PT Timer's 4.3. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 95). PT Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Seconds Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seconds Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of PT Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Seconds Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Seconds Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PT Timer | Seconds Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Seconds Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966)

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Full-screen colored display, Templates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit Training, Voice and audio alerts, Music assignment per interval, Background operation, Apple Health integration, Stopwatch and countdown timer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workout app
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Versatile for various workouts
- 👍 Easy to create and edit timers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional audio issues
- 🔍 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Time-consuming to set up complex workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Timer sometimes stops working unexpectedly
- Issues with restoring purchases on new devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change beep/alert volume independently
- Option to delay transition between intervals
- Sync workouts across devices
- More preset workout templates
- Heart rate monitoring integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PT Timer free?

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

### Is Seconds Interval Timer free?

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

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

Seconds Interval Timer is rated higher. PT Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

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

Neither PT Timer nor Seconds Interval Timer shows ads.

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

PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Seconds Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, PT Timer was updated on August 11, 2026 and Seconds Interval Timer on September 26, 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.*