# 1Timer vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is update cadence: --Stop Watch-- at every 10 days against 1Timer's every 6 weeks. 1Timer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 252). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 252 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of 1Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.

1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Timer | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 252 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Voice countdown announcements, Customizable reminder intervals, Multiple language and voice options, Chaining timers together, Widget for quick access, Works with locked screen, VoiceOver support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Ads closing the app
- Voice prompts not working after switching to background
- Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
- White noise/static audio issue

**Requested features**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Timer free?

1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1Timer or --Stop Watch--?

1Timer is rated higher. 1Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do 1Timer or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

Both 1Timer and --Stop Watch-- show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Timer or --Stop Watch--?

1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, 1Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on September 8, 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.*