# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs Stopwatch + reading out loud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch + reading out loud at none against Smart Stopwatch and Timer's 4. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Smart Stopwatch and Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Stopwatch and Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Stopwatch + reading out loud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Stopwatch and Timer against 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch + reading out loud 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, Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | Stopwatch + reading out loud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) |

## 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever one-time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


### Stopwatch + reading out loud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045)

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous stopwatches, Lap and split time measurement, Audible readout of measured times, Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views, Screen orientation lock, Countdown timer before start, Customizable button sounds and vibrations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

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

### Do Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud have ads?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; Stopwatch + reading out loud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Stopwatch and Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stopwatch + reading out loud 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.*