Comparison

Seconds Interval Timer vs Interval 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 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

Interval Timer

This app offers a highly customizable interval timer for workouts. Create your own routines or use pre-made templates for various fitness styles. It provides audio and haptic cues for guidance, logs your progress, and keeps your screen active during sessions.

Highlights
  • Custom interval timers
  • Ready-made workout templates
  • Voice and haptic prompts
  • Workout logging and history
  • Active screen mode
  • Unlimited timer creation (Pro)
Features
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Take control of your workouts with Inter – the most flexible interval timer on iOS. Whether you’re building a custom routine from scratch or launching one of our ready-made templates (cardio, HIIT, Tabata, stretching and more), Inter guides you through every second – with voice prompts, haptics and on-screen cues – so you can focus on crushing your goals. ========== Key Features ========== Custom Interval Timers • Configure warm-up, work time, rest time, round rest time and cooldown • Set number of rounds and repeat cycles • Add and reorder unlimited exercises Ready-Made Templates Choose from dozens of starter workouts: • Cardio intervals • HIIT burns • Tabata sprints • Stretch & mobility flows Audio & Haptics • Voice prompts for exercise names, rest, countdowns, warm-up, cooldown & workout completion • Adjustable voice, volume & countdown start point • Haptic cues for hands-free guidance Active Screen & Accessibility • Keep your screen awake during workouts • Toggle between minute/second display for maximum visibility Workout Logging & History • Automatic logging of every completed timer • Track your progress over days, weeks and months • Review logs and total time spent Pro Version • Create unlimited timers and templates • Access exclusive workout packs and advanced audio settings • Unlock priority support Why Inter? Most interval apps lock you into a single timer or rigid templates. Inter puts you in the driver’s seat: • Build any routine you can imagine • Jump straight into your favorite workout • Focus on performance, not fiddling with your phone Download Inter today and start every workout with confidence! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://pattammaro.com/inter/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://pattammaro.com/inter/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Seconds Interval Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Seconds Interval Timer at 24K against Interval Timer's 1. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Interval Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seconds Interval Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeconds Interval TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunloop LtdPatrick Tammaro

Customer experience

Seconds Interval Timer

All ratings23,711 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,268 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative19.0%

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
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

Interval Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Seconds Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Advanced Version$7.99
2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

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?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Seconds Interval Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Seconds Interval Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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