Comparison

BNStopwatch vs iStopwatch

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

Head to head
About

BNStopwatch

This digital stopwatch features a large, clear display with oversized numbers for easy readability from afar. It supports lap time recording, color customization, and is available across multiple Apple devices, making it ideal for various timing needs.

Highlights
  • Large, clear display
  • Lap time recording
  • Color customization
  • Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Ideal for group activities and sports
Features
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A digital stopwatch with big, bold numbers. Simple and easy to use. ■ Large, Clear Display The oversized numbers fill the screen, making them easy to read even from a distance. Perfect for group activities, parties, games, and sports timing. ■ Lap Time Recording Record and view lap times in a list. Great for sports training and performance tracking. ■ Color Customization Change the background and text colors to suit your style. ■ Multi-Device Support Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Use the iPad's large screen for meetings and events. Check your time at a glance with Apple Watch. ■ Perfect For ・Lightning talk (LT) time management ・Party and board game timers ・Sports timing and training ・Cooking and experiment timing ・Meeting and presentation time tracking

About

iStopwatch

Features
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A precision LCD-style stopwatch with lap tracking, volume key control, and customizable fonts. Whether you're timing a run, coaching a sport, or need a reliable counter for any task, iStopwatch delivers with style and accuracy. KEY FEATURES • LCD Display — Authentic digital display with glowing digits, just like a real LCD stopwatch • Lap Tracking — Record unlimited laps with fastest/slowest indicators • Volume Key Control — Start, record, pause, and reset using your device's volume buttons — no need to touch the screen • 6 Custom Fonts — Choose from Digital-7, Orbitron, Share Tech Mono, VT323, Menlo, or SF Mono • 4 LCD Themes — Switch between LCD Cyan, Green, Blue, or a dazzling Purple-Pink-Blue gradient • Haptic & Sound Feedback — Feel and hear every action • Background Timing — Keeps counting even when you switch apps • Copy Records — Share your lap data instantly • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes, perfect for any lighting PERFECT FOR - Running and jogging - Swimming and cycling - Workout intervals - Cooking and baking - Lab experiments - Any timing task Download iStopwatch and time everything with precision.

Screenshots

BNStopwatch4 screens
iStopwatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BNStopwatch at every 4 days against iStopwatch's monthly. BNStopwatch also leads on device support (4 vs 1). iStopwatch's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. BNStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, iStopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BNStopwatch versus iStopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBNStopwatchiStopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOLABO景珂 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BNStopwatch

One-time1
  • Upgrade$0.99
1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is BNStopwatch free?
BNStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BNStopwatch or iStopwatch have ads?
Both BNStopwatch and iStopwatch show ads.
Which is updated more often, BNStopwatch or iStopwatch?
BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, and iStopwatch monthly. Most recently, BNStopwatch was updated on October 21, 2026 and iStopwatch on October 1, 2026.

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