iStopwatch vs GX Timer
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.
GX Timer
Control timing devices via Bluetooth for various training and exercise needs. Offers fast training, custom training, countdowns, stopwatches, and timed alarms. Configure functions and track exercise durations.
- Fast training timing
- Custom training timing
- Countdown timers
- Stopwatch functionality
- Timed alarms
- Function configuration
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Ganxin Timing is a software that controls timing devices through Bluetooth. When using the APP, you need to connect to the Bluetooth first. By default, the APP will be automatically connected to the first bluetooth device after started, and then it will communicate with the bluetooth device when using the function. The main functions are: 1: Fast training timing 2: Custom training timing 3: Timing 4: Countdown 5: Stopwatch timing 6: Function configuration 7: Exercise timing 8: Timed alarm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GX Timer at none against iStopwatch's 1. GX Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. GX Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
iStopwatch ships an update monthly, GX Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStopwatch | GX Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景珂 陈 | 美琴 宋 |
In-app purchases
iStopwatch
- Pro Version$1.99
GX Timer
No in-app purchases









