# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs Colored Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Stopwatch and Timer at 5.0 against Colored Timer's 3.8. Colored Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Colored Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, Colored Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | Colored Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN KLUZOWICZ SPOLKA JAWNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Sven Bergmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062987574) |

## 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 |


### Colored Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571)

This utility app allows users to set up multiple timers that visually change color as time progresses. Define custom "Timer events" to associate specific colors with different time intervals. A pro version offers more timers and color options.

**Highlights:** Color-changing background, Configurable timer events, Multiple simultaneous timers, Pro version for more timers, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Stopwatch and Timer free?

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

### Is Colored Timer free?

Colored Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is rated higher. Smart Stopwatch and Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Colored Timer averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Colored Timer monthly. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on June 9, 2026 and Colored Timer 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.*