# Smart Stopwatch and Timer vs bombClock

The clearest difference is ads: bombClock at none against Smart Stopwatch and Timer's shown. bombClock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Smart Stopwatch and Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 bombClock 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 bombClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, bombClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Stopwatch and Timer | bombClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [JUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742200600) |

## 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 |


### bombClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899)

This app uses a timed bomb countdown to encourage children to complete tasks. Set a timer, and earn points for finishing on time or for the bomb's explosion. It provides audio cues and a countdown for the final seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed task motivation, Point history tracking, Explosion score, 30-second audio cues, 10-second countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bombClock Lifetime | $8.99 | 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 bombClock free?

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

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer and bombClock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; bombClock does not.

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

Smart Stopwatch and Timer ships an update every 3 months, and bombClock monthly. Most recently, Smart Stopwatch and Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and bombClock on October 27, 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.*