# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs Second Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Stopwatch and Timer at 5.0 against Second Stopwatch's 2.9. Second Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Stopwatch has 10 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, Second Stopwatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | Second Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews)** | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) |

## 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 |


### Second Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299)

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch that exclusively counts in seconds. Its large, colorful buttons are designed for ease of use, simplifying precise measurements and calculations.

**Highlights:** Counts only in seconds, Large, colorful buttons, Easy to use interface, Simplifies math calculations, Precise measurements

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | 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 Second Stopwatch free?

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

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is rated higher. Smart Stopwatch and Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Second Stopwatch averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.

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

Both Smart Stopwatch and Timer and Second Stopwatch show ads.

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Second Stopwatch every 4 months. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Second Stopwatch on October 24, 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.*