# Second Stopwatch vs Stopwatch°

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch° at 99% against Second Stopwatch's 50%. Stopwatch° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Second Stopwatch's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 297 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Second Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 99% of Stopwatch°'s.

Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, Stopwatch° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Stopwatch | Stopwatch° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299/reviews) | **[4.8 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | 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 Second Stopwatch free?

Second Stopwatch 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, Second Stopwatch or Stopwatch°?

Stopwatch° is rated higher. Second Stopwatch averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 297 ratings.

### Do Second Stopwatch or Stopwatch° have ads?

Second Stopwatch shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.

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

Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, and Stopwatch° every 9 days. Most recently, Second Stopwatch was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stopwatch° on October 4, 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.*