# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs Timer Holic

The clearest difference is ads: Timer Holic at none against Smart Stopwatch and Timer's shown. Timer Holic also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Stopwatch and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Timer Holic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Stopwatch and Timer against 4.9 for Timer Holic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Holic has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, Timer Holic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | Timer Holic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-holic/id1153908526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Jeong-min Yi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133862193) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Stopwatch and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596)

This free utility app offers both a stopwatch and a countdown timer. It's designed for various activities like sports, cooking, and games, with features like lap recording and customizable alarms. The app runs in the background and supports multiple screens.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch mode, Countdown timer mode, Lap recording, Customizable alarms, Background operation, Timer presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever one-time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


### Timer Holic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-holic/id1153908526)

This utility app allows for quick and easy timer setup, focusing on speed and simplicity over extensive features. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and precise second-by-second time setting.

**Highlights:** Quick timer setup, Customizable alert messages, Up to 10 simultaneous timers, Set time by the second, Stopwatch functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Stopwatch and Timer free?

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

### Is Timer Holic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Timer Holic?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is rated higher. Smart Stopwatch and Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timer Holic averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Timer Holic have ads?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; Timer Holic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Timer Holic?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Timer Holic every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Timer Holic on October 7, 2026.

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