BNStopwatch vs iStopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Large, clear display
- Lap time recording
- Color customization
- Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
- Ideal for group activities and sports
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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
iStopwatch
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, iStopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BNStopwatch | iStopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOLABO | 景珂 陈 |
In-app purchases
BNStopwatch
- Upgrade$0.99
iStopwatch
- Pro Version$1.99
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