# Seconds Interval Timer vs Tabata Timer ·

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Seconds Interval Timer at 24K against Tabata Timer ·'s 1.5K. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tabata Timer ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seconds Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tabata Timer · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Seconds Interval Timer against 4.7 for Tabata Timer ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Seconds Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tabata Timer ·'s.

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Tabata Timer · every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Interval Timer | Tabata Timer · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966/reviews) | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1531963107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [HIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713395721) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tabata Timer ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer/id1531963107)

This interval training timer provides a highly customizable experience for various workout styles, including Tabata. It features a voice assistant, saved workout lists, and music ducking for an enhanced training session.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-button start, Customizable interval times, Voice assistant with interval descriptions, Music volume ducking, Saved workout lists, Multiple display modes (Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch, Intervals)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals - PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals - PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Treat "Cappuccino" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treat "Mocaccino" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $10.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $13.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps you focused
- 🔍 Customizable workouts
- 🔊 Helpful voice cues
- 💡 Versatile for various exercises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or skips counting
- 🔕 Annoying review requests
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Cuts off music playback
- 📱 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not accurately tracking workout duration
- Workouts disappearing after setup
- Inability to use app without subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder exercises and rounds
- Integration with fitness trackers
- More voice options
- Calorie tracking
- Workout history and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seconds Interval Timer or Tabata Timer ·?

Seconds Interval Timer and Tabata Timer · are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Seconds Interval Timer or Tabata Timer · have ads?

Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor Tabata Timer · shows ads.

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

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Tabata Timer · every 6 weeks. Most recently, Seconds Interval Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tabata Timer · on October 11, 2026.

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