# Show StopWatch vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Goblin Tools at 3K against Show StopWatch's 48. Goblin Tools also leads on chart position (#1 vs #114) 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.

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.

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.

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show StopWatch | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#1** |
| Size | 55 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### Show StopWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Team - 5 Followers | $24.99 | per year |
| Medium Team - 12 Followers | $49.99 | per year |
| Large Team - 50 Followers | $99.99 | per year |
| Contribute with Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Productivity, #15 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 20, 2026 and Goblin Tools on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Show StopWatch or Goblin Tools?

Show StopWatch currently peaks at #114 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*