# Seconds Interval Timer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Seconds Interval Timer at free with in-app purchases against Interval Timer's subscription. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 3.5K) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seconds Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Timer sells 12 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 Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 3.5K, 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 Interval Timer's.

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Interval Timer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966/reviews) | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| 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


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer/id1610398390)

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval settings, Voice assistant with text-to-speech, Music ducking for audio integration, Save custom workouts, Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Intervals: membership | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Intervals: monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Intervals: yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals: membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Intervals \| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $34.99 | one-time |
| Intervals \| Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Versatile and efficient
- 🚀 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Seamless music integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost workouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Forced free trial
- 🐛 Timing issues with intervals

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts disappearing
- App crashes and freezes
- Timing issues with intervals

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Additional audio cues and prompts
- Improved workout tracking and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

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

Seconds Interval Timer and Interval Timer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 3.5K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Seconds Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 23, 2026.

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