# Seconds Interval Timer vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap Timer at 100% against Seconds Interval Timer's 75%. Tap Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Seconds Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seconds Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Seconds Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap Timer's.

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seconds Interval Timer | Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seconds-interval-timer/id475816966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) |

## 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


### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, precise interval timing using haptic feedback directly on your wrist. Create custom workouts with a drag-and-drop editor and run them independently on your smartwatch. It seamlessly integrates with health tracking for a discreet and powerful timing experience.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic intervals, Drag & drop interval editor, Standalone Apple Watch operation, Health & Activity Rings integration, Silent, discreet timing, Versatile workout and focus modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seconds Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Tap Timer free?

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

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

Tap Timer is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Tap Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor Tap Timer shows ads.

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

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Seconds Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tap Timer on October 9, 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.*