Comparison

iStopwatch vs MultiTimer

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

MultiTimer

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited timers
  • Lap feature for stopwatch
  • Audible alerts
  • Flashing display
  • Progress bar
  • Large, clear display
Features
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Timer Plus - is a timer and stopwatch app, with a beautiful classic design and reliable functionality that is incredibly easy to use. The two essential features to this app are the timer, which allows you to add unlimited timers, and the stopwatch, which offers a lap feature with a clear display, so you can track or time just about anything you need. - Easy to start - just set time and press play! - Add unlimited timers - Quickly delete a timer with 'X' button - Timer makes noise when it ends - no need to watch your phone! - Flashing display at end of time - Timer displays in hours, minutes and seconds - Stopwatch displays in minutes, seconds and milliseconds - Progress bar for elapsed time - Full lap display - Just one tap to switch between Timer and Stopwatch - Display has large numbers and scrolling, so operating is easy Do you have feedback for us? Please let us know by contacting us at timerplus@digitalchemy.us

Screenshots

iStopwatch2 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MultiTimer at 3 against iStopwatch's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStopwatch ships an update monthly, MultiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iStopwatch versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopwatchMultiTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—76 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈DigitAlchemy LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
1 purchases

MultiTimer

One-time1
  • Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStopwatch or MultiTimer have ads?
Both iStopwatch and MultiTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, iStopwatch or MultiTimer?
iStopwatch ships an update monthly, and MultiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, iStopwatch was updated on September 13, 2026 and MultiTimer on September 27, 2026.

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