Comparison

Seconds Interval Timer vs 1 Minute Timer

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

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About

Seconds Interval Timer

This interval timer app helps you build and run custom workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. It provides voice cues, runs in the background, and syncs with Apple Watch. Save workouts to Apple Health and track calories burned.

Highlights
  • Build custom timers for any workout
  • Voice cues for intervals
  • Runs in background with screen off
  • Syncs with Apple Watch
  • Color-coded interval display
  • Save workouts to Apple Health
  • Play music with cues
Features
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Seconds 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 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 reads your body measurements and year of birth from Health to estimate calories burned. FREE TO TRY, ONE PAYMENT TO UNLOCK - Everything is available from the first launch. Build any timer and run it. - Each timer locks after you run it once. A single in-app purchase removes the lock on every timer you make. SECONDS AND SECONDS PRO - Seconds Pro is the same app, paid once up front, with nothing to unlock. 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

1 Minute Timer

This app provides a simple and efficient way to time one-minute intervals for focused workouts. Its large interface and clear alerts ensure you can concentrate on your exercises without distraction. Ideal for busy individuals looking to maximize short bursts of physical activity.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-use interface
  • One-minute workout focus
  • Clear visual display
  • Haptic alerts for intervals
  • Effortless start/stop functionality
Features
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With its sizable interface, One Minute is the perfect companion for your workout sessions, offering unparalleled ease. Effortless One Minute stands out for its effortless operation. Its prominent button is designed for easy starting and stopping, ideal for those intense workout moments when fumbling with your phone is the last thing you want. This design ensures that your focus remains on your exercise, not on your timer. One-Minute Constraint Central to the app's design is the 'one-minute constraint', encouraging short, highly focused workouts. This feature is particularly powerful for busy individuals, proving that effective exercise can be accomplished even in brief, one-minute intervals. Clear Display and Haptic Alerts With its clear visual display and distinct haptic alerts, you’ll always be aware of your one-minute intervals. This feature is especially useful in various environments, whether you're in a noisy gym or a quiet home space. Stay engaged in your exercise with minimal distraction. Simplicity One Minute is not just an app; it’s a commitment to making every minute of your exercise count. It's designed for those who value straightforward, efficient workout tools, ensuring that your time is spent enhancing your health and fitness. Embrace the power of one-minute workouts with One Minute, where simplicity meets fitness efficiency.

Screenshots

Seconds Interval Timer4 screens
1 Minute Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1 Minute Timer at none against Seconds Interval Timer's 1. Seconds Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Seconds Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1 Minute Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seconds Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seconds Interval Timer versus 1 Minute Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeconds Interval Timer1 Minute Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunloop LtdThomas Decrick

Bugs and requests

Seconds Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer sometimes stops working unexpectedly
  • Issues with restoring purchases on new devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

1 Minute Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Seconds Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Advanced Version$7.99
None

1 Minute Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seconds Interval Timer free?
Seconds Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1 Minute Timer free?
1 Minute Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seconds Interval Timer or 1 Minute Timer?
Seconds Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while 1 Minute Timer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Seconds Interval Timer or 1 Minute Timer have ads?
Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor 1 Minute Timer shows ads.

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