# Stopwatch vs Watch Browser

Stopwatch and Watch Browser both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Watch Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stopwatch's. Watch Browser also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Stopwatch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Stopwatch against 4.3 for Watch Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 67% of Watch Browser's.

Stopwatch ships an update every 10 months, Watch Browser every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch | Watch Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id1459549731/reviews) | **[4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-browser-ibrowser/id6477344536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Ruiji Feichi Xiamen Trade Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712236715) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id1459549731)

Precisely time events with multiple display options on your Apple Watch. Track laps and split times with ease using digital, analog, or hybrid views.

**Highlights:** Accurate event timing, Lap and split time tracking, Digital stopwatch view, Analog stopwatch view, Hybrid stopwatch view

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Watch Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-browser-ibrowser/id6477344536)

Access Google search, browse websites, and manage bookmarks directly from your Apple Watch. This app offers a fast and efficient web browsing experience optimized for your wrist, with seamless iPhone integration and privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Google Search on Watch, Browse websites on watch, Manage bookmarks on iPhone, Seamless iPhone integration, Fast and efficient browsing, Privacy protection, View iPhone battery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Watch Browser free?

Watch Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch or Watch Browser?

Watch Browser is rated higher. Stopwatch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Watch Browser averages 4.3 from 39 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch or Watch Browser have ads?

Neither Stopwatch nor Watch Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch or Watch Browser?

Stopwatch ships an update every 10 months, and Watch Browser every 4 months. Most recently, Stopwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Watch Browser on October 24, 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.*