# Easy Stop Watch&Timer — user reviews > 135 indexed App Store user reviews of Easy Stop Watch&Timer by Life &Science Co.,Ltd., rated 2.10/5 from 44 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-stop-watch-and-timer/id509970189/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-stop-watch-and-timer/id509970189.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of Easy Stop Watch&Timer? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Simple interface - 🚀 Easy to operate - 💡 Good basic stopwatch and timer functionality **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable/unresponsive controls - 🔄 Inability to reset timer/stopwatch - 📢 Distracting ads - 🔋 Stops working when screen is locked **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer resets to zero unexpectedly - Stopwatch does not record time accurately - App freezes or crashes frequently **Most requested features** - Add start/stop buttons - Implement reset functionality - Allow timer to run in background - Provide instructions/guidance on usage ## Newest reviews (20 of 135) ### 4/5 — Don’t know how to reset stopwatch *2021-03-04, version 1.0.6* It’s good, but I just don’t know how to reset the stopwatch. FYI: If you don’t know how to start the stopwatch, just tap anywhere. ### 3/5 — Advertising animation distraction *2021-01-31, version 1.0.6* I don’t like that there is no way to remove the constant distracting animation of the advertising in the sidebar. I would be willing to pay an extra fee not to be forced to be distracted by this during a lesson and have it not appear but that’s not an option. Too bad. ### 2/5 — Hard to start and stop *2020-08-21, version 1.0.6* There is no information on how to start or stop. I figured out that if I tap it, it will start or stop. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work with the tap. Sometimes I need to tap it numerous times to either start or stop it. Good idea, just need some tweaking. ### 2/5 — Ah you can give it a try but just HATE it please *2020-04-29, version 1.0.6* TERRIBLE 😤I don’t even know how this works it’s like lighting this timer ⏱ IT IS BROCKEN still it is good firstly I’m gonna get a new app and that’s it ahh clock ⏰ ### 2/5 — RUBISH *2019-11-02, version 1.0.6* This is just rubish and it dosnt work😕 ### 2/5 — Ads annoyed me *2017-10-22, version 1.0.6* I ditched this after one use because I found the ads so annoying. I would have upgraded to get rid of them but couldn’t find any way to do it. It also really needs some way to find instructions as I found it hard to figure out how to reset it. ### 2/5 — Supported by Ads *2016-08-30, version 1.0.6* Look else if you want an ad free timer/stopwatch/alarm. ### 1/5 — Doesnt work *2016-05-17, version 1.0.6* Doesn't work ### 4/5 — Basic, Awesome *2016-03-15, version 1.0.6* Great basic app, can be landscape or portrait. ### 4/5 — This timer is great *2016-01-24, version 1.0.6* Although it may have a few bugs. Ads stop timer too which is quite annoying this doesn't work on my iPod iPhone but works great on my iPad ### 1/5 — Not easy *2016-01-11, version 1.0.6* Couldn't find way to reset the stop watch. Starting and stopping stop watch and timer seemed to be done by tapping screen but n to responsive enough and a delay. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2016-01-06, version 1.0.6* Ads block the actual time and with the timer you can change it from 5 seconds. Don't download this app. ### 1/5 — Worst timer ever *2015-11-19, version 1.0.6* Hard to set the time. The ringer at the end doesn't go off if you switch to another app while waiting. Complete waste of time to use this app. Finally deleted it. Zero star rating. ### 3/5 — Important. *2015-11-04, version 1.0.6* They need to improve a stop watch so you can use the side buttons to stop it. I try timing my 40 yard dash and miss click a button on-screen. ### 3/5 — Timer forgets time *2015-08-14, version 1.0.6* User needs to set countdown time every time the timer is used. That means you can't use the timer for timing any repetitive task. You'll spend more time setting up the timer than you will spend using the timer. Also the timer "reset" function resets to zero (the end time) instead of the last start, countdown time. Start/stop taps must be on the text and not the black background which is the source of the comments about nonresponsiveness. ### 2/5 — Not a background timer *2015-07-29, version 1.0.6* Timer does not work in background, or when phone goes to sleep. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2015-07-25, version 1.0.6* Do not download it is so slow so bad and it doesn't work on my iPod! ### 1/5 — It is rubbish *2015-05-19, version 1.0.2* Too many ads, and whats most annoying , you cannot even reset the timer! You just need to close the entire app and restart it to reset the time ### 1/5 — Buggy interface *2015-05-14, version 1.0.2* Seems to do what is needed,cut won't seem to reset the stopwatch function without force-quitting! ### 2/5 — Touch is awful *2015-05-02, version 1.0.2* I usually need to tap a number of times to make it start. Downloaded it for planks and stuff at the gym, stuff where seconds matter, and usually takes 5-10 seconds for it to notice that I am touching it to start. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t bother downloading *2023-06-11, version 1.0.6* Free but the timer stops running once the screen locks. ### 1/5 — No reset *2021-11-12, version 1.0.6* There is no reset option for the stopwatch feature unless you turn off/on your phone. You have to tap it to stop and if you retap, it starts where it left off. Deleting this app from my phone ### 1/5 — Broken *2021-06-01, version 1.0.6* If you close your phone or even just go onto the Home Screen the timer will stop - this is stupid ### 1/5 — No sound *2020-12-29, version 1.0.6* It was supposed to play some sort of sound, as well as vibrate when the timer hit zero. Nothing at all. My volume was up and the controls are very simple. It just doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Don’t get it. *2020-09-18, version 1.0.6* Pls don’t get it. ### 1/5 — Useless *2020-08-08, version 1.0.6* Unable to clear stopwatch ### 1/5 — WHERE TO START ? *2019-01-24, version 1.0.6* I like to write complementary reviews. Not here. This product (could would should) be useful, It is not. Other reviewers list what the app should do. Look, if you're writing the app you need to start with a list of what you want to accomplish. Alas, perhaps the accomplishment was achieved like so much click bait. The complementary reviews are fraudulent. ### 1/5 — Timer is broken *2017-04-03, version 1.0.6* Rapidly stopping and starting the timer will take off a second each time. Basic functionality not working properly. ### 1/5 — Deleted *2016-06-27, version 1.0.6* Stop watch could not be reset to "0" once started. ### 1/5 — Terrible controls *2016-06-16, version 1.0.6* Where the reset button. Took multiple attempts at swiping / taping before I managed it, even now I'm not sure what I did ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app! Easy to understand and use! *2014-12-31, version 1.0.2* Great app! Easy to understand and use! David Lorea Farrington ### 5/5 — Nice *2014-06-09, version 1.0.2* Nice I love it! ### 5/5 — Have to reset time each time. *2014-03-14, version 1.0.2* This has the seconds that I wanted but I use it to time the rest between sets when strength training and you have to reset the time every time. A slight annoyance but still annoying when you're using it 10-15 times in a row. ### 5/5 — Fits like family *2014-01-01, version 1.0.2* I'm a 5th grader doing a state report and it is timing me just right. ^.^ ### 5/5 — Stop wacth *2013-08-02, version 1.0.2* Loving it ### 5/5 — Stopwatch *2013-06-22, version 1.0.2* Great!! Does the job!!! Love it!! Just what I needed! Works great!! ### 5/5 — Very very good *2013-05-23, version 1.0.2* It does the job ### 5/5 — Sue *2013-04-20, version 1.0.2* Great app. Will pause if you touch the respective timers. Very easy to see. ### 5/5 — Read the app description *2013-04-16, version 1.0.2* The one star reviews have been given primarily because users haven't read the app description, in which it is stated that TAPPING AND HOLDING WILL RESET THE TIMER. ### 5/5 — Woo-hoo just what I needed! *2013-04-13, version 1.0.2* Simply amazing! Now I can race time with my apps! Like I use the stopwatch to see how many time it takes to me to beat a game! Great job guys! Tap and hold stopwatch to return time to 0! It takes me 15 minutes to beat that game! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*