Comparison

Second Stopwatch vs StartWatch

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

Head to head
About

Second Stopwatch

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch that exclusively counts in seconds. Its large, colorful buttons are designed for ease of use, simplifying precise measurements and calculations.

Highlights
  • Counts only in seconds
  • Large, colorful buttons
  • Easy to use interface
  • Simplifies math calculations
  • Precise measurements
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Second Stopwatch is a simple and easy to use stopwatch. Second stopwatch was designed to be used easily, with big and colorful buttons. Second Stopwatch only counts in seconds, for when you need those precise measurements! Counting in seconds makes the math calculations simpler!

About

StartWatch

This app allows you to start a stopwatch instantly and then convert it into a timer. You can run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously, with options to customize display and track past events. It offers advanced features like markers and live activities for efficient time management.

Highlights
  • Instant stopwatch start
  • Convert stopwatch to timer
  • Run multiple timers/stopwatches
  • Customize display units
  • History and undo functionality
  • Markers for elapsed time
  • Live Activities with Dynamic Island
Features
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Start the stopwatch instantly, then turn it into a timer. Most timers are inaccurate because it takes 5 to 30 seconds to set the timer while time slips away. With StartWatch, you start the timer like a stopwatch, then you can take as much time as you need to set the alarm. Features Include: Run multiple stopwatches and timers. Convert a stopwatch to a timer and back to a stopwatch. Stopwatch continues to count after the timer is finished. Set a timer based on the time the stopwatch began, or the current time. Change a timer without losing the start time. Customize how the StartWatch is displayed. For example you can choose to show in weeks, days, or years. History - Undo an accidentally stopped StartWatch or change the start time of any event. Markers - Mark a moment in time on a running StartWatch. View how much time has elapsed from the previous Marker. Icon Badges - View how many StartWatches are running at a glance. Live Activities with support for Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro Watch Features: Complications for timers and stopwatches. Run timers and stopwatches in the background.

Screenshots

Second Stopwatch2 screens
StartWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StartWatch at 4.7 against Second Stopwatch's 2.9. StartWatch also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Second Stopwatch's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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. Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. StartWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StartWatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Second Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 86% of StartWatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, StartWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Second Stopwatch versus StartWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond StopwatchStartWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings)4.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1049 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVedant MalhotraApostol & Hall

Customer experience

Second Stopwatch

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

StartWatch

All ratings49 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Second Stopwatch

One-time6
  • Tip Level 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Tip Level 2$1.99
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  • Tip Level 3$2.99
  • Tip Level 4$3.99
  • Tip Level 5$4.99
None

StartWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Second Stopwatch free?
Second Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StartWatch free?
StartWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Second Stopwatch or StartWatch?
StartWatch is rated higher. Second Stopwatch averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while StartWatch averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.
Do Second Stopwatch or StartWatch have ads?
Second Stopwatch shows ads; StartWatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Second Stopwatch or StartWatch?
Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, and StartWatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Second Stopwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and StartWatch on October 27, 2026.

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