Comparison

iStopwatch vs HoldIt

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

HoldIt

Features
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How long can you hold it? HoldIt turns a simple press-and-hold gesture into a precise and satisfying timer. Choose one of ten button styles, press and hold, then release to save your time. Give each result an optional name, browse your history, and return to previous records whenever you want. Haptic feedback and looping sounds make every hold feel responsive, while Silent Mode keeps things quiet when needed. FEATURES • Press and hold to measure elapsed time • Ten distinctive button styles and sounds • Precise results down to hundredths of a second • Add an optional name to each record • Browse and manage your saved history • English and Turkish interface • Silent Mode and haptic feedback • No account or registration required • Records remain on your device HoldIt is free to use and supported by ads. An optional one-time purchase permanently removes all banner and full-screen ads. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iStopwatch2 screens
HoldIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

iStopwatch and HoldIt are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HoldIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iStopwatch versus HoldIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStopwatchHoldIt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę™Æē‚ 陈MUSTAFA CAN ERDEM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
1 purchases

HoldIt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HoldIt free?
HoldIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStopwatch or HoldIt have ads?
Both iStopwatch and HoldIt show ads.

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