Comparison

iStopwatch vs ReminDown

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

ReminDown

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns. It offers home and lock screen widgets for quick access and smart notifications to ensure you never miss a moment. Personalize your countdowns with photos, notes, and colors for a delightful experience.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Smart notifications
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Display time in seconds
  • Archive past events
  • Light and Dark Mode
Features
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Remindown is a free, easy-to-use countdown timer and reminder app for the important events and dates in your life. From birthdays and vacations to exams and big milestones, Remindown helps you stay organized and never miss what matters. Features • Home Screen widgets to see your countdowns at a glance • Lock Screen widgets for quick access to upcoming events • Smart notifications and reminders • Powerful editor to fully customize your countdowns • Display remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds • Add photos, notes, colors, and icons to your countdowns • Sort countdowns by time, name, or distance • Archive past countdowns and revisit them anytime • Light and Dark Mode support • Create unlimited countdowns • Clean, distraction-free experience • No ads Use Remindown For Vacation • Birthday • Anniversary • Exam • Holiday • Wedding • Trip • Deadline • Event • Launch • Graduation • Goals • Concert • Party • Memories and more Simple. Free. Thoughtfully Designed. Remindown is built to feel fast, clear, and delightful — so you can focus on your moments, not managing apps. Download Remindown and start counting what matters today. Support: ishanapps@protonmail.com Privacy: https://ishanapps.onrender.com/ReminDown/privacy.html EULA: https://ishanapps.onrender.com/ReminDown/eula.html Terms: https://ishanapps.onrender.com/ReminDown/terms.html

Screenshots

iStopwatch2 screens
ReminDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ReminDown at none against iStopwatch's shown. iStopwatch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and ReminDown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStopwatch ships an update monthly, ReminDown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iStopwatch versus ReminDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopwatchReminDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈Ishan Nandwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

ReminDown

Subscriptions2
  • Montly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReminDown free?
ReminDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStopwatch or ReminDown have ads?
iStopwatch shows ads; ReminDown does not.
Which is updated more often, iStopwatch or ReminDown?
iStopwatch ships an update monthly, and ReminDown every 3 months. Most recently, iStopwatch was updated on November 2, 2026 and ReminDown on October 28, 2026.

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