Comparison

Colored Timer vs StopWatch Quick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Colored Timer

This utility app allows users to set up multiple timers that visually change color as time progresses. Define custom "Timer events" to associate specific colors with different time intervals. A pro version offers more timers and color options.

Highlights
  • Color-changing background
  • Configurable timer events
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Pro version for more timers
  • Customizable colors
Features
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Colored Timer is a configurable timer that changes its background color as time passes. The colors can be defined as "Timer events". Up to three timers can be used at the same time in Colored Timer. Use Colored Timer Pro for up to 10 timers with unlimited colors.

About

StopWatch Quick

This utility app offers a simple and elegant timer with a clean interface and large, easy-to-use buttons. It supports dark mode and allows for effortless lap recording and resetting. Ideal for various timing needs like workouts or cooking.

Highlights
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
  • Large, tappable buttons
  • Dark mode support
  • Lap time tracking
  • Precise elapsed time display
Features
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StopWatch - Simple & Elegant Timer Experience the ultimate stopwatch with a clean, intuitive UI and easy-to-use design. Perfect for tracking time with large, vibrant buttons and a smooth dark mode option. Record laps effortlessly and reset with a single tap. Ideal for workouts, cooking, or any timing needs. Features: * Simple, user-friendly interface * Large, tappable buttons (Pause, Reset, Lap) * Dark mode support * Lap time tracking * Precise elapsed time display Download now for a seamless timing experience!

Screenshots

Colored Timer4 screens
StopWatch Quick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StopWatch Quick at 100% against Colored Timer's 50%. StopWatch Quick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Colored Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StopWatch Quick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Colored Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of StopWatch Quick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colored Timer ships an update monthly, StopWatch Quick every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Colored Timer versus StopWatch Quick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColored TimerStopWatch Quick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSven BergmannMatrix Software Co.

Customer experience

Colored Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

StopWatch Quick

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Colored Timer

No in-app purchases

None

StopWatch Quick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colored Timer free?
Colored Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StopWatch Quick free?
StopWatch Quick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Colored Timer or StopWatch Quick?
StopWatch Quick is rated higher. Colored Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while StopWatch Quick averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Colored Timer or StopWatch Quick have ads?
StopWatch Quick shows ads; Colored Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Colored Timer or StopWatch Quick?
Colored Timer ships an update monthly, and StopWatch Quick every 4 months. Most recently, Colored Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and StopWatch Quick on October 1, 2026.

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