# Timelines Time Tracking vs Stopwatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timelines Time Tracking at 1.6K against Stopwatch's 3. Stopwatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timelines Time Tracking sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, Stopwatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timelines Time Tracking | Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) | [Assem Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676020599) |

## What reviewers say

### Timelines Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234)

Easily track your personal and work hours with this intuitive time tracking app. Visualize your time usage with interactive timelines and charts, set goals, and gain insights to improve efficiency and productivity. Sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Quick data entry with timers, Interactive timeline visualizations, Statistics and trend charts, Cross-device synchronization, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Siri Shortcuts integration, Detailed PDF and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Legacy Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Helpful data visualization and reporting
- 🔒 Reliable and bug-free
- 💡 Customizable categories and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered too expensive
- 🔓 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Desire for more advanced analytics and filtering

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues between devices
- Rare crashes or data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and reuse time tracking templates
- Option to group timelines into folders or categories
- Improved iPad and Mac support
- Reminders and alerts for time limits or goals


### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248)

This app allows you to track multiple activities simultaneously with independent stopwatches. It offers persistent tracking even in the background, lap records, and customization options for each stopwatch. An optional Pro version unlocks unlimited stopwatches and advanced history features.

**Highlights:** Multiple independent stopwatches, Persistent background tracking, Lap records and history, Customizable themes, names, and icons, User-friendly interface, Unlimited stopwatches (Pro version)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchHub - Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

Timelines Time Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopwatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timelines Time Tracking or Stopwatch?

Stopwatch is rated higher. Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timelines Time Tracking or Stopwatch have ads?

Neither Timelines Time Tracking nor Stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timelines Time Tracking or Stopwatch?

Timelines Time Tracking ships an update monthly, and Stopwatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timelines Time Tracking was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stopwatch on November 3, 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.*