# Sean's Big Timer vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is rating: --Stop Watch-- at 4.5 against Sean's Big Timer's 3.3. --Stop Watch-- also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 11). Sean's Big Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Sean's Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

--Stop Watch-- holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: --Stop Watch-- has 252 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Sean's Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sean's Big Timer | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seans-big-timer/id1151404375/reviews) | **[4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Server Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/296236830) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### Sean's Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seans-big-timer/id1151404375)

A simple stopwatch and timer app featuring large, easy-to-read digits. Customize the font, color, and brightness for optimal visibility. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Large, legible digits, Customizable font, Customizable color, Adjustable brightness, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sean's Big Timer free?

Sean's Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

--Stop Watch-- is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sean's Big Timer or --Stop Watch--?

--Stop Watch-- is rated higher. Sean's Big Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do Sean's Big Timer or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

--Stop Watch-- shows ads; Sean's Big Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sean's Big Timer or --Stop Watch--?

Sean's Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, Sean's Big Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on October 8, 2026.

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