Comparison

iStopwatch vs Stopwatch°

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

Stopwatch°

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Simultaneous activity timing
  • Full-screen mode
  • Intuitive interface
  • CSV data export
  • Ad-free experience
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Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/#privacy

Screenshots

iStopwatch2 screens
Stopwatch°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against iStopwatch's 1. Stopwatch° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStopwatch ships an update monthly, Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iStopwatch versus Stopwatch°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopwatchStopwatch°
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—98.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—321 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈Kai Oelfke

Bugs and requests

iStopwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stopwatch°

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • CSV export not working (produces empty email)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Periodically ask for rating after extended use
  • Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
  • Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
  • Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
  • Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
Show 9 more
  • Make it float on the Lock Screen
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
  • Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
  • Make delete confirmation optional
  • Full screen option
  • Make available for Apple Watch
  • Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
  • Rename folders

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStopwatch or Stopwatch° have ads?
iStopwatch shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.
Which is updated more often, iStopwatch or Stopwatch°?
iStopwatch ships an update monthly, and Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Most recently, iStopwatch was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stopwatch° on October 30, 2026.

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