# Show StopWatch vs Focus Point

The clearest difference is price: Focus Point at Free against Show StopWatch's $3.99. Focus Point also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Show StopWatch's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Point is free to download; Show StopWatch costs $3.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Focus Point sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, Focus Point every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show StopWatch | Focus Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-stopwatch/id1211287819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **48** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) | [Anthony Arblaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568904182) |

## What reviewers say

### Show StopWatch

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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 |


### Focus Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-point-lighting-notes/id6572298702)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show StopWatch free?

Show StopWatch costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Point free?

Focus Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Show StopWatch or Focus Point have ads?

Neither Show StopWatch nor Focus Point shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or Focus Point?

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and Focus Point every 10 days. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on October 2, 2026 and Focus Point on September 17, 2026.

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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.*