# Seconds Interval Timer vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Seconds Interval Timer at 4.7 against Tap Timer's 4.0. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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 Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seconds Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Seconds Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tap Timer's.

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 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)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 66.7% 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 | 99 MB | 33 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 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:** 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-interval-countdown/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, vibration-based interval timing directly on your wrist. Build custom routines for workouts, focus sessions, or mindfulness practices with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. It runs standalone on your Apple Watch and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic alerts for interval phases, Standalone Apple Watch app, Drag-and-drop routine builder, Apple Health integration, Silent, vibration-based feedback, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $10.99 | 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?

Seconds Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Tap Timer averages 4.0 from 7 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 November 6, 2026 and Tap Timer on November 5, 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.*