# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs Stopwatch Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Stopwatch Pro at none against Smart Stopwatch and Timer's shown. Stopwatch Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). Smart Stopwatch and Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Stopwatch Pro 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 5.0 for Stopwatch Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch Pro has 17 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 Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | Stopwatch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-pro/id6450864441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Bogdan Pechounov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695212990) |

## 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 |


### Stopwatch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-pro/id6450864441)

A highly customizable stopwatch app featuring large, pressable text for easy control. It offers lap export, adjustable millisecond display, and undo functionality for accidental resets. Paid features include custom gestures and colors.

**Highlights:** Large customizable text display, Press to start/pause, long press to reset, Swipe down to add lap, Export laps in CSV format, Adjustable millisecond display, Undo accidental reset, Custom gestures and colors (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock more | $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 Stopwatch Pro free?

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

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer and Stopwatch Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 17 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Stopwatch Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stopwatch Pro on October 1, 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.*