Comparison

Seconds Interval Timer vs Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

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

Head to head
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

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

This app provides a highly customizable timer for Tabata and HIIT workouts. It offers built-in workouts, a flexible workout builder, and background operation with sound cues. Track progress with a workout log and integrate with the Health app.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Workout builder
  • Built-in curated workouts
  • Background operation
  • Workout log
  • Siri Shortcuts
  • Music integration
Features
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The best Tabata timer app for IOS just got even better! Downloaded by hundreds of thousands of awesome people just like you, Totally Tabata is the workout companion you’ve been looking for.  ** Now with Siri Shortcuts on iOS 12** Before we tell you more, have a look at what people are saying: "I've used other tabata apps in the past but this is the first one I have ever written a review for because I love it so much! " "Simple, customizeable , does exactly what it promised. Highly recommend this app." "I've been searching for a timer this flexible. It has features which can rarely be seen in other tabata timers. Best ever yet! Highly recommended." "This app is perfect in it's simplicity. Everything you need for a HIIT countdown timer with just the right amount of bells and whistles." You love Tabata because it’s a quick workout style that you can easily fit into your daily routine. We agree, and would hate to see you squandering your valuable time screwing around with a lame, hard to use timer app. That’s why we built a Tabata timer so easy to use, even your technology-challenged family member of choice would adore it. Download and get started in seconds with built-in curated workouts. Go deeper with the flexibility of the best workout builder on the app store, adding your own custom intervals, rests, warm-up/cool-down,  caloric burn, and music selection. Speaking of music, have it your way with tunes from your own music library or use music from other apps, Totally Tabata runs in the background so you can continue your routine even while using other apps or putting your device to sleep. Subtle sound queues and text-to-speech interval  announcements will guide you through each workout. And of course, we know how important it is for you to make progress towards your fitness goals, so we’ve added a workout log as well as easy integration with the iOS health app. Totally Tabata - Your workouts, your way.

Screenshots

Seconds Interval Timer4 screens
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Seconds Interval Timer at none against Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's shown. Seconds Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 642) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Totally Tabata Timer Protocol sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Totally Tabata Timer Protocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seconds Interval Timer has 24K ratings behind it against 642, 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 83% of Totally Tabata Timer Protocol's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Totally Tabata Timer Protocol every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seconds Interval Timer versus Totally Tabata Timer Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeconds Interval TimerTotally Tabata Timer Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better4.6 (642 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews83.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better642
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRunloop LtdVelocity Raptor Incorporated

Customer experience

Seconds Interval Timer

All ratings23,673 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews1,245 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative18.9%

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

All ratings642 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

Seconds Interval Timer

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great workout app
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Versatile for various workouts
  • 👍 Easy to create and edit timers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional audio issues
  • 🔍 Limited Apple Watch integration
  • 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
  • 🕰️ Time-consuming to set up complex workouts

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

From 642 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 💡 Customizable workouts
  • 🎵 Integrates with own music
  • ⏱️ Great timer functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy interface
  • 🔇 Low volume/audio issues
  • 💰 Expensive pro version
  • 🤔 Confusing to set up
  • 🔍 Limited customization

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

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when creating workouts
  • Music playback issues
  • Time scrolls cut off
  • Inability to save music selections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Pause before starting
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • More preset workouts
  • Better music integration
  • Apple Watch compatibility

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Seconds Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Advanced Version$7.99
5 purchases

Totally Tabata Timer Protocol

One-time5
  • The 7-Minute Workout$0.99
  • Dr. Oz Quick Workouts$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
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  • Mega Pack$3.99
  • Totally Tabata Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Seconds Interval Timer free?
Seconds Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Totally Tabata Timer Protocol free?
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seconds Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol?
Seconds Interval Timer is rated higher. Seconds Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Totally Tabata Timer Protocol averages 4.6 from 642 ratings.
Do Seconds Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol have ads?
Totally Tabata Timer Protocol shows ads; Seconds Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Seconds Interval Timer or Totally Tabata Timer Protocol?
Seconds Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol every 3 months. Most recently, Seconds Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Totally Tabata Timer Protocol on September 25, 2026.

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