iStopwatch vs Chrono MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iStopwatch
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A precision LCD-style stopwatch with lap tracking, volume key control, and customizable fonts. Whether you're timing a run, coaching a sport, or need a reliable counter for any task, iStopwatch delivers with style and accuracy. KEY FEATURES • LCD Display — Authentic digital display with glowing digits, just like a real LCD stopwatch • Lap Tracking — Record unlimited laps with fastest/slowest indicators • Volume Key Control — Start, record, pause, and reset using your device's volume buttons — no need to touch the screen • 6 Custom Fonts — Choose from Digital-7, Orbitron, Share Tech Mono, VT323, Menlo, or SF Mono • 4 LCD Themes — Switch between LCD Cyan, Green, Blue, or a dazzling Purple-Pink-Blue gradient • Haptic & Sound Feedback — Feel and hear every action • Background Timing — Keeps counting even when you switch apps • Copy Records — Share your lap data instantly • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes, perfect for any lighting PERFECT FOR - Running and jogging - Swimming and cycling - Workout intervals - Cooking and baking - Lab experiments - Any timing task Download iStopwatch and time everything with precision.
Chrono MAX
Manage your time effectively with multiple timers, stopwatches, and countdowns. Easily create and organize your time-tracking tools with customizable durations, descriptions, and visual/auditory alerts. Keep track of laps and settings for precise time measurement.
- Multiple timers
- Smart countdowns
- Lap tracking
- Customizable durations
- Bright colors
- Pretty sounds
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Time is money. We propose you to track and control the most important and essential resource. Just tap «+» to create new stopwatch or timer. Choose the duration, enter short description to find it easily in future. You can add as many timers as you need! The same is for stopwatches and countdown. The stopwatches list's management is easy and habitual for all users. — multiple timers; — smart countdown; — LAPS! and settings for them; — bright colors and pretty sounds for stopwatches and timers. Your ratings is the best motivation for us!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chrono MAX at none against iStopwatch's 1. Chrono MAX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iStopwatch | Chrono MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景珂 陈 | VLADYSLAV YERSHOV |
In-app purchases
iStopwatch
- Pro Version$1.99
Chrono MAX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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