Comparison

Seconds Interval Timer vs Stride

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 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
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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

Stride

This app provides versatile interval timers for various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers customizable settings, music integration, and voice cues to enhance your fitness sessions. Upgrade for advanced features like background functionality and unlimited preset saving.

Highlights
  • HIIT, Tabata, EMOM timer modes
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Music integration
  • Voice and sound countdowns
  • Save custom workout presets
  • Background functionality (Pro)
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer: Your Ultimate Fitness Countdown Timer Take your workouts to the next level with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the all-in-one app for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and other interval training routines. Whether you’re crushing it at the gym, going hard with CrossFit, or mastering your home fitness game, Stride is the ultimate tool for your training needs. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, Stride combines versatility, simplicity, and power to help you achieve your goals. Key Features: • User-Friendly Design: Enjoy a bright, clean, and intuitive interface to seamlessly manage your workouts, whether you’re setting up a quick timer or creating custom interval timers. • Versatile Timer Modes: Adapt to your workout needs with timers for Tabata, EMOM, and more. Use Stride as your go-to countdown timer, perfect for HIIT, Tabata, or any fitness routine. • Music Integration: Stay pumped! Play your favorite music in the background while countdown sounds and voiceovers keep you in sync. • Save Custom Presets: Switch effortlessly between your favorite workout modes, such as Tabata and EMOM. Keep your sessions efficient and ready to go. • Background Functionality (Pro Plan): Multitask without interruption—your timer keeps running while you switch apps. • Voice and Sound Countdown (Pro Plan): Never miss a beat with clear voice cues and sound notifications to guide you through every interval. • Customizable Settings: Adjust work time, rest time, and intervals to create the perfect timer for your unique training routine, whether it’s for Tabata, CrossFit, or HIIT. • Alerts Your Way: Choose between beeps, voice countdowns, or vibrations for a fully customized training experience. • Fitness for Everyone: Ideal for activities like running, cycling, yoga, weightlifting, and bodyweight exercises. No matter your fitness level or style, Stride has you covered. Why Choose Stride? Stride isn’t just another workout timer—it’s a comprehensive tool to help you crush your fitness goals. From fat-burning HIIT sessions to muscle-building intervals, Stride is the ideal free timer app for all your training needs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Stride adapts to your routine. Upgrade to the Pro Plan: Unlock premium features and take your training to the next level: • Save unlimited workout presets for effortless session planning. • Background mode to keep your workouts uninterrupted. • Enhanced voice countdowns for razor-sharp focus. Download Now! Revolutionize your fitness routine with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the best interval timer, countdown timer, and training app on the market. Whether you’re into CrossFit, HIIT, or just looking for a reliable fitness timer, Stride is here to keep you on track. Download today and take your workouts to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://www.skylarks.io/apps/stride/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Seconds Interval Timer4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stride at every 4 days against Seconds Interval Timer's monthly. Stride also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Seconds Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Stride sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Seconds Interval Timer against 4.8 for Stride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Stride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Stride every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Seconds Interval Timer versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeconds Interval TimerStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunloop LtdPrzemyslaw Skowronek

Customer experience

Seconds Interval Timer

All ratings23,662 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,237 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.8%

Stride

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Stride

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Seconds Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Advanced Version$7.99
4 purchases

Stride

Subscriptions3
  • Pro - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro - 1 Year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Seconds Interval Timer free?
Seconds Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seconds Interval Timer or Stride?
Stride is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Stride averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Seconds Interval Timer or Stride have ads?
Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor Stride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seconds Interval Timer or Stride?
Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Stride every 4 days. Most recently, Seconds Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stride on June 4, 2026.

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