# MultiTimer vs Stopwatch°

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against MultiTimer's 1. Stopwatch° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). MultiTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MultiTimer against 4.8 for Stopwatch°. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 286 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 99% of Stopwatch°'s.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 months, Stopwatch° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Stopwatch° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews) | [4.8 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **286** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Stopwatch°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733)

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Simultaneous activity timing, Full-screen mode, Intuitive interface, CSV data export, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
- 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
- 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
- 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
- ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
- ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- CSV export not working (produces empty email)

**Requested features**

- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Stopwatch° free?

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

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

MultiTimer and Stopwatch° are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 76 and 286 ratings respectively.

### Do MultiTimer or Stopwatch° have ads?

MultiTimer shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.

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

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Stopwatch° every 9 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stopwatch° on September 19, 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.*