# Flip Timer & stopwatch vs Stage Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flip Timer & stopwatch at 69% against Stage Timer's 17%. Flip Timer & stopwatch also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 16). Stage Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stage Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 17% of Stage Timer's.

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, Stage Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Timer & stopwatch | Stage Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207)

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Full-screen digital timer, Flip animation for time visualization, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Customizable reminder sounds, Background sound options, Keep screen on for progress viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All the skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward design
- 🚀 Large, easy-to-read display
- 💡 Unique flipping timer interface
- 🕰 Remembers previous time settings
- 👍 Works well for classroom/productivity use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer sometimes skips seconds or doesn't work accurately
- 💰 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🔒 Paid features should be included in free version
- 🔋 Timer stops working when device is locked or app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- Unable to stop/reset timer once started
- Ads prevent user from interacting with timer

**Requested features**

- Add option to set timer in hours/minutes/seconds
- Implement repeat/loop functionality for timer
- Allow custom alarm/notification sounds
- Improve landscape mode support


### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer/id6463024839)

This app provides precise timing for live events, presentations, and performances. It offers a clear display, intuitive controls, and multi-device synchronization to keep everyone on track. Enhance your event management with customizable features and a sleek interface.

**Highlights:** Precision timer display with progress bar, Intuitive start, pause, and reset controls, Multi-device synchronized timer sessions, Fullscreen mode for presentations, Customizable messages on screen, Advanced settings like dark mode and auto-start

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Timer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stage Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Stage Timer?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Flip Timer & stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Stage Timer averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Flip Timer & stopwatch or Stage Timer have ads?

Flip Timer & stopwatch shows ads; Stage Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Stage Timer?

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and Stage Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Flip Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stage Timer on September 13, 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.*