# Speaking Stopwatch vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.8 against Speaking Stopwatch's 2.5. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Speaking Stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speaking Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 76 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Speaking Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

Speaking Stopwatch ships an update every 16 months, MultiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaking Stopwatch | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Peng](https://appshunter.io/developer/560451165) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaking Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183)

This utility app functions as a stopwatch that announces elapsed time at set intervals. Users can configure it to speak every 5, 10 seconds, or other custom durations. It's designed for hands-free time tracking.

**Highlights:** Voice announcements of elapsed time, Configurable speaking intervals (5s, 10s, etc.), Simple stopwatch functionality, Hands-free operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timers, Lap feature for stopwatch, Audible alerts, Flashing display, Progress bar, Large, clear display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaking Stopwatch free?

Speaking Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speaking Stopwatch or MultiTimer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. Speaking Stopwatch averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Speaking Stopwatch or MultiTimer have ads?

MultiTimer shows ads; Speaking Stopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speaking Stopwatch or MultiTimer?

Speaking Stopwatch ships an update every 16 months, and MultiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Speaking Stopwatch was updated on September 21, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 15, 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.*