Comparison

Show StopWatch vs Goblin Tools

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

Head to head
About

Show StopWatch

This app simplifies show timing for theatrical productions. It allows users to set up unlimited acts and intervals, track running times, and receive backstage and interval notifications. The app runs in the background and can email or copy show times.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Acts and Intervals
  • In-Act Timers
  • Show Stop Functionality
  • Pre-show and Interval Notifications
  • Background Operation
  • Email/Copy Show Times
  • Visual Timer Indicators (Green/Red)
Features
Currently charting
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One evening, after a very long week of shows we were sat in the office looking at the show times wishing the running times would work them selves out (we've all been there), it was at this moment this show timing app was created. Welcome to the future of show timing without multiple stop watches and reminder alarms. Now you can start your show with the press of one button and the app does the rest. With unlimited Acts and Intervals in any configuration that you like! , just set your show structure, tell it your interval duration(s) and away you go. Show StopWatch also handles separate in act timers and show stops, adjusting the running and playing times accordingly! Once you have completed a show you can then email the times with a simple button press or copy them your clipboard as well as storing them for later. There is also the option to have pre show notifications for back stage calls and the same again in the interval so you don't have to spend all your time looking at the clock. The app will also run in the back ground of your phone if for what ever reason you need to use your phone for something else (certainly not facebook, for those long scenes with no cues) while its running. This app was created by stage managers for stage managers, it is currently being used by a number of productions and companies including UK Tours, West End shows and Repertory Theatres. It will continue to be a working development so any thing you come across that you think ‘it would be great if’ please don't hesitate to get in contact! It became apparent while testing how tiny details make a difference to everyone so we have tried to incorporate them all, for example; the interval timer shows both time elapsed and remaining, and is in green until you start over running when it goes red (because how often do you go up on time), and the ability to access times so far, for those quiet moments where you are able to start the show report early! This app has not been made to replace your note book, still write times down if you get a chance, its simply to try and make life easier at the end of the show! Have a play, get to know it and let us know how you get on! Terms of Use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Goblin Tools

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

Highlights
  • Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown
  • Formalizer for language transformation
  • Judge for tone interpretation
  • Estimator for activity timeframes
  • Compiler for braindump to task conversion
  • Chef for recipe generation
Features
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A collection of small, simple tools, for when things feel too big or complicated Goblin Tools helps turn overwhelming tasks, confusing messages, difficult decisions, and messy thoughts into manageable next steps. This is the official Goblin Tools app associated with goblin.tools. Beware of unofficial copycats. They are not affiliated with Goblin Tools, and some may be misleading or unsafe. Only trust the official app from the verified Goblin Tools publisher. Created with neurodivergent people in mind, Goblin Tools is a collection of tiny, clever helpers for everyday life. It can support people with ADHD, autism, executive dysfunction, chronic illness, low-energy days, and anyone who could use a little help getting things done. You get: - Magic ToDo: Break overwhelming tasks into clear, bite-sized steps - Formalizer: Rewrite text to match the tone, style, or level of formality you need - Judge: Get a second opinion on the mood, emotion, or intent behind a message - Professor: Turn complicated subjects into explanations that are easier to understand - Taskmaster: Work through your to-do list one step at a time, without losing focus - Consultant: Compare options and get help making a decision - Estimator: Create rough time estimates for tasks and activities - Compiler: Transform a messy brain dump into an organized list of actions - Chef: Invent recipes using the ingredients you already have Goblin Tools Pro unlocks features that rely on ongoing online services, storage, and continued development, and therefore cannot be sustainably provided for a single fixed purchase price. With Goblin Tools Pro, you can: - Keep your data continuously synced between devices - Create and reuse templates for to-do items - Share the lists you create - Make custom Formalizer tones and use your own voice - Access your history across all Goblin Tools - Use additional Pro features as they are introduced Use Goblin Tools for productivity, planning, communication, decision-making, learning, cooking, and getting unstuck when your brain refuses to cooperate. It is useful for anyone, but especially designed to help untangle the neurospicy challenges of ADHD, autism, executive dysfunction, spoonie life, and more. Purchasing the official app helps keep the Goblin Tools website free and ad-free for everyone, while Goblin Tools Pro supports the ongoing services behind its connected features.

Screenshots

Show StopWatch4 screens
Goblin Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Goblin Tools at 3K against Show StopWatch's 48. Goblin Tools also leads on chart position (#1 vs #96) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Show StopWatch's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On rating, ads, 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

Show StopWatch costs $3.99 and Goblin Tools $1.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Show StopWatch against 4.8 for Goblin Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Show StopWatch's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Show StopWatch versus Goblin Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow StopWatchGoblin Tools
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (48 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better75.9% of reviews
Number of ratings483K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#96#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack LordSkyhook

Customer experience

Show StopWatch

All ratings48 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Goblin Tools

All ratings2,985 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.3%

Bugs and requests

Show StopWatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Goblin Tools

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not working on iPad
  • Cursor and text highlighting issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Reminders and scheduling options
  • Customizable categories and organization
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Integration with other productivity apps
  • More advanced analytics and reporting

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Show StopWatch

Subscriptions4
  • Support Annually$4.991 Year
  • Small Team - 5 Followers7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Medium Team - 12 Followers$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Large Team - 50 Followers$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Contribute with Coffee$2.99
2 purchases

Goblin Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Show StopWatch free?
Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Goblin Tools free?
Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Show StopWatch or Goblin Tools?
Goblin Tools is rated higher. Show StopWatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do Show StopWatch or Goblin Tools have ads?
Neither Show StopWatch nor Goblin Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or Goblin Tools?
Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on October 15, 2026 and Goblin Tools on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Show StopWatch or Goblin Tools?
Show StopWatch currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Goblin Tools at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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