Comparison

Stopwatch 4 Time Study vs Sheaf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

This app helps record cycle times and perform simple time measurements. It offers automatic recording via accelerometer or camera, detailed statistical analysis, and data export options.

Highlights
  • Automatic recording via accelerometer/camera
  • Detailed statistical analysis (OEE, averages, dispersion)
  • Time recording with comments
  • Export data via email (CSV) or PDF report
  • Cloud sync and sharing
  • Customizable views (black/white, color-coded values)
Features
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Stopwatch 4 Time Study is a professional yet easy-to-use app for recording, analyzing, and documenting cycle times on iPhone and iPad. Features * Display times in decimal minutes (1/100 min) or minutes and seconds * Add, deactivate, reactivate, and delete individual measurements * Record cycle times manually or automatically * Automatic triggering using the accelerometer to detect movement or vibration * Automatic triggering using the camera by comparing a reference image with the current image * Define the number of parts produced per cycle * Apply individual performance ratings to measurements * Add notes and predefined reasons for interruptions * Configure side buttons for convenient operation Statistics and Analysis * Parts per hour * Average, range, minimum, and maximum * Accuracy (epsilon) and standard deviation * Number of valid measurements * Estimated number of additional measurements required to reach the configured accuracy target * Color-coded minimum and maximum values * Distribution chart, individual-value chart, and boxplot * Optional display or hiding of deactivated measurements * Outlier analysis based on the 1.5 IQR rule Managing Time Studies * Rename and delete recordings * Organize recordings in folders * Move recordings between folders * Sort recordings by name or date * Search recordings * Import and export time studies in the .sft format using the iOS Share Sheet * Export measurement data as CSV with configurable decimal and value separators * Create and restore complete ZIP backups Reports and Sharing * Generate comprehensive PDF time-study reports * Include statistics, charts, individual measurements, and notes * Share SFT, CSV, PDF, and ZIP files using the iOS Share Sheet iPad and Process Flow * Optimized split-view interface for iPad * Perform standard time studies using the same features available on iPhone * Import Process Flow projects prepared with the Stopwatch 4 TS Web App * Record individual activities and complete production cycles * Add part notes and interruption reasons * Export completed Process Flow measurements while preserving the original project and folder structure Additional Options * Light and dark appearance * Haptic feedback * Optional prevention of automatic screen locking * Configurable OEE, accuracy, performance-rating, and CSV settings * Read-only access to existing legacy iCloud recordings The legacy iCloud area is provided only for accessing and downloading existing cloud recordings. Uploading new recordings and sharing them using Sharing Keys are no longer supported.

About

Sheaf

This app offers offline document scanning, OCR, and organization with reminders. It allows importing various file types, searching text, and managing records using categories and tags, all while prioritizing local data processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Offline OCR in 12 languages
  • Import PDFs, Word, Excel, TXT
  • Full-text search
  • Category and tag organization
  • Local reminders
  • Local-first privacy
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Sheaf brings document scanning, offline OCR, file organization, and reminders into one workspace built around local processing. Capture paper or import photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files, search extracted text, and organize records with categories, tags, notes, and reminders. IMPORT AND ORGANIZE • Import PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files from Photos or the system file picker without scanning them again. • Preview TXT content, see text-based thumbnails, and include it in full-text search while keeping the original file unchanged. • View categories as a list or grid, pin and reorder them by dragging, and choose icons and colors for categories and tags. SCAN AND ENHANCE • Detect document edges, correct perspective, and capture multiple pages in one flow. • Choose Original, Enhanced, Grayscale, or Black & White, then adjust edges, rotation, and page order. OFFLINE OCR IN 13 LANGUAGES • Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi. • OCR models are included with the app. Images and recognized text are not sent to a remote recognition server. • Copy recognized text or use full-text search to find information across your library. SMART ORGANIZATION AND REMINDERS • Use recognized content to help generate file names, dates, and category suggestions. • Build a filing system with categories, tags, notes, and full-text search. • Add local reminders for contracts, IDs, receipts, and other records that need attention. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY, iCLOUD SYNC, AND BACKUP • No Sheaf account or developer-operated server is required. Scans, imported files, OCR text, and search indexes stay on your device by default. • On iPhone and iPad, Pro users can optionally sync selected files through the private CloudKit database of their Apple ID. Sync is off by default, and private content has a separate off-by-default switch. • Pause sync or remove Sheaf’s iCloud records and assets without deleting local files. • Protect important categories with system authentication and hide sensitive files. • Create an encrypted local backup that you choose where to store and manage. FREE AND PRO Free includes scanning, import, viewing, basic editing, file management, and a cumulative 20-page local OCR trial. Sheaf Pro is a one-time purchase on this platform that unlocks the complete local Pro feature set, expanded OCR and organization tools, optional iCloud sync on iOS/iPadOS, private space, encrypted backup, advanced page tools, and watermark-free eligible shared copies. Purchases and restoration are handled by the App Store. There is no subscription or separate watermark product.

Screenshots

Stopwatch 4 Time Study3 screens
Sheaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch 4 Time Study at 5.0 against Sheaf's 1.0. Stopwatch 4 Time Study also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sheaf's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sheaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch 4 Time Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch 4 Time Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch 4 Time Study ships an update every 2 months, Sheaf every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stopwatch 4 Time Study versus Sheaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch 4 Time StudySheaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Herzog闻俊 王

Customer experience

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sheaf

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sheaf

One-time1
  • Sheaf Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Stopwatch 4 Time Study free?
Stopwatch 4 Time Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sheaf free?
Sheaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch 4 Time Study or Sheaf?
Stopwatch 4 Time Study is rated higher. Stopwatch 4 Time Study averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sheaf averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stopwatch 4 Time Study or Sheaf have ads?
Neither Stopwatch 4 Time Study nor Sheaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch 4 Time Study or Sheaf?
Stopwatch 4 Time Study ships an update every 2 months, and Sheaf every 3 days. Most recently, Stopwatch 4 Time Study was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sheaf on October 11, 2026.

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