# Show StopWatch vs CodeKeep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeKeep at none against Show StopWatch's 5. CodeKeep also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Show StopWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Show StopWatch costs $3.99 and CodeKeep $1.99 up front. Show StopWatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. CodeKeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, CodeKeep every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show StopWatch | CodeKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203753692) | [Matthew Bryce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772541777) |

## What reviewers say

### Show StopWatch

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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 |


### CodeKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codekeep-secure-lock-codes/id6746089342)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show StopWatch free?

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

### Is CodeKeep free?

CodeKeep costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Show StopWatch or CodeKeep have ads?

Neither Show StopWatch nor CodeKeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show StopWatch or CodeKeep?

Show StopWatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and CodeKeep every 4 months. Most recently, Show StopWatch was updated on September 28, 2026 and CodeKeep 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.*