Comparison

iStopwatch vs Chrono MAX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iStopwatch

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple timers
  • Smart countdowns
  • Lap tracking
  • Customizable durations
  • Bright colors
  • Pretty sounds
Features
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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!

Screenshots

iStopwatch2 screens
Chrono MAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
iStopwatch versus Chrono MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopwatchChrono MAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈VLADYSLAV YERSHOV

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
None

Chrono MAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono MAX free?
Chrono MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStopwatch or Chrono MAX have ads?
iStopwatch shows ads; Chrono MAX does not.

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