# Interval Timer Sec+Sec vs timer.

The clearest difference is rating: timer. at 4.3 against Interval Timer Sec+Sec's 3.7. timer. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Interval Timer Sec+Sec's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (78% vs 63%). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Interval Timer Sec+Sec asks for nothing beyond the download.

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Interval Timer Sec+Sec's written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Interval Timer Sec+Sec ships an update every 12 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Sec+Sec | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-sec-plus-sec/id595618563/reviews) | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Sec+Sec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-sec-plus-sec/id595618563)

This free interval training timer app uses alarms and vibrations to mark specified second intervals. It automatically tracks repetitions and remembers your settings, making it ideal for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Background operation is limited.

**Highlights:** Second-based interval timing, Alarm and vibration alerts, Repetition counter, Saves interval settings, Suitable for HIIT, Background operation limited

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Sec+Sec free?

Interval Timer Sec+Sec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Sec+Sec or timer.?

timer. is rated higher. Interval Timer Sec+Sec averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer Sec+Sec or timer. have ads?

Interval Timer Sec+Sec shows ads; timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Sec+Sec or timer.?

Interval Timer Sec+Sec ships an update every 12 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Timer Sec+Sec was updated on October 11, 2026 and timer. on October 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*