Comparison

Multi vs Glow Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

Multi

Features
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【Main function】 ● Current waveform display - The current waveform can be displayed easily on iPhone or iPad.You can investigate the sources of harmonics and noise, and compare the waveforms before and after equipment replacement.Compared to an oscilloscope, it is excellent for portability, making it ideal for small investigations in the field. ● Accumulation of measurement data - Measurement data displayed on iPhone or iPad can be saved in the cloud and accumulated.Since the measurement data is linked with the map information of the measurement point, it is easy to manage, eliminating the work saved by handwriting, which leads to shortening of working time.Moreover, by comparing with past data, it can be utilized as a guide for early detection of equipment abnormality and deterioration diagnosis. MultiTracer supports the following products. 【Corresponding product】 - M-1140X Leakage Current Clamp Tester with Bluetooth http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2486.html - M-1140XR Leakage Current Clamp Tester with Bluetooth http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2487.html - HCL-36UX Digital Clamp Current Tester for High Voltage http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2588.html - ALCL-80X Digital Arrester Tester http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2655 - M-730X AC/DC Current Milliammeter https://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2732 - RLM-10X Flexible Leakage/Line Current Tester https://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2731

About

Glow Stopwatch

This utility app allows precise timing control using only your phone's volume buttons. It features a large, easy-to-read landscape display and the ability to save and review your recorded times.

Highlights
  • Control with volume buttons
  • Large landscape display mode
  • Save and review records
  • Precise timing
  • Effortless control
Features
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More precise. More effortless. Button Stopwatch is a practical stopwatch app designed to be controlled with your phone’s volume buttons. Whether you are running, training, or in a situation where it is hard to look at your screen, you can start, stop, and record laps using only the volume buttons on your phone. It helps reduce the frustration of tapping the wrong spot on the screen and lets you capture the right moment without missing the timing. When you rotate your phone sideways, the display automatically switches to a large landscape timer mode. Unnecessary buttons are hidden, and the time is shown in oversized text, making it easy to read even from a distance while your phone is propped up. Measured times can be saved with a single tap. You can review your running records, training best times, practice laps, and other important results anytime later. Simple, yet fully equipped with the features you need. Button Stopwatch is built for everyday timing, with a focus on being easy to read, easy to control, and easy to save. Main Features 1. Control with Volume Buttons Start, stop, and record laps using only the volume buttons, even without looking at the screen. 2. Large Landscape Display Mode Rotate your phone sideways to automatically switch to a large timer display that is easy to read from a distance. 3. Save Your Records Save measured times with one tap and review them later in a simple list. Useful in Many Situations Perfect for running, strength training, circuit training, studying, tracking work sessions, presentation practice, and more.

Screenshots

Multi3 screens
Glow Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multi at Free against Glow Stopwatch's $0.99. Multi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Glow Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On 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

Multi is free to download; Glow Stopwatch costs $0.99 up front. Glow Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 4 months, Glow Stopwatch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Multi versus Glow Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiGlow Stopwatch
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.Masaki Kobayashi

In-app purchases

None

Multi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Stopwatch

One-time1
  • 広告削除 & 履歴保存$1.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glow Stopwatch free?
Glow Stopwatch costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Multi or Glow Stopwatch have ads?
Neither Multi nor Glow Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Glow Stopwatch?
Multi ships an update every 4 months, and Glow Stopwatch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Glow Stopwatch on November 5, 2026.

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