Comparison

stopwatch4 vs LaxClock

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

Head to head
About

stopwatch4

Features
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thip App Developed by the 4sport team and Designed for using inSport Events timing in Israel. the app make the following: take start times of each heat in the race run stopwatch for each heat in the race share the race with other users

About

LaxClock

This app simplifies lacrosse game management for coaches, officials, and scorekeepers. It tracks game time, shot clock, scores, and penalties with automated calculations and custom game format settings. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience with enhanced notifications and sound alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time game and shot clock tracking
  • Automated penalty management and release calculation
  • Customizable game formats
  • Alternating possession tracking
  • Built-in timers for breaks and timeouts
  • Push notifications and sound alerts (with upgrade)
Features
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Whether you’re a coach, official, or scorekeeper, LaxClock makes it effortless to manage every aspect of the game. All you have to do is start/stop the clock and enter penalties, goals, and timeouts. LaxClock will take care of the rest. — Time & Scorekeeping Made Simple — - Track game time, shot clock, team score, and timeouts remaining in real time. - Adjust the game clock and automatically apply the time change to the shot clock and penalties. - Use built-in timers for timeouts, halftime, and period breaks. - Track alternating possession with a single tap. — Smart Penalty Management — - Add player penalties individually and in order they occurred. LaxClock automatically combines multiple penalties for the same player, with non-releasable time served first. - When a team exceeds three penalties, additional penalties are auto-stacked until space is available. - Releasable penalties automatically clear when the opposing team scores. - Automatically calculate the time a penalty releases on the game clock. - Enable time-and-a-half mode for running-time game formats. — Custom Game Formats — Create and save your preferred game setup for any level of play. Customize: - Period type (halves or quarters) - Period, overtime, and break lengths - Halftime duration - Timeouts per half and timeout length - Shot clock reset times - Default penalty durations — Upgrade to LaxClock+ — Unlock the full power of LaxClock with LaxClock+: - Remove all ads for a distraction-free experience. - Enable push notifications for the end of periods, breaks, and the two-minute warning. - Turn on sound alerts for the end of periods, breaks, penalties, shot clock, and two-minute warning. - Access presets for men’s and women’s collegiate and high school rules. Privacy Policy: https://hcd-applications.github.io/LaxClock-Info/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

stopwatch44 screens
LaxClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: stopwatch4 at none against LaxClock's 2. stopwatch4 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). LaxClock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 36 months). On price 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. LaxClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. stopwatch4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

stopwatch4 ships an update every 36 months, LaxClock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
stopwatch4 versus LaxClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstopwatch4LaxClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerran kellnerHoward Dickinson

In-app purchases

None

stopwatch4

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LaxClock

Subscriptions2
  • LaxClock+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LaxClock+ Annual$6.991 Year

Questions

Is stopwatch4 free?
stopwatch4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaxClock free?
LaxClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do stopwatch4 or LaxClock have ads?
LaxClock shows ads; stopwatch4 does not.
Which is updated more often, stopwatch4 or LaxClock?
stopwatch4 ships an update every 36 months, and LaxClock every 6 days. Most recently, stopwatch4 was updated on September 10, 2026 and LaxClock on June 5, 2026.

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