# BNStopwatch vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is rating: --Stop Watch-- at 4.5 against BNStopwatch's 4.3. --Stop Watch-- also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 26) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). BNStopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BNStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

--Stop Watch-- holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: --Stop Watch-- has 252 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of BNStopwatch's written reviews are positive against 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.

BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BNStopwatch | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnstopwatch/id1082090048/reviews) | **[4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOLABO](https://appshunter.io/developer/409682566) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### BNStopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnstopwatch/id1082090048)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BNStopwatch free?

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

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BNStopwatch or --Stop Watch--?

--Stop Watch-- is rated higher. BNStopwatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do BNStopwatch or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

Both BNStopwatch and --Stop Watch-- show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BNStopwatch or --Stop Watch--?

BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, BNStopwatch was updated on September 17, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on September 8, 2026.

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