Second Stopwatch vs MillisecondTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
MillisecondTimer
This app provides highly accurate timing tools, including a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock, all with millisecond precision. It's designed for precise measurements in workouts, games, and everyday situations, offering background operation and seamless switching between apps.
- Millisecond precision timing
- Countdown timer with custom intervals
- Stopwatch for accurate interval recording
- Real-time millisecond clock display
- Background operation and notifications
- Recent timers for quick reuse
- Customizable 12/24 hour clock format
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Millisecond Timer is an all‑in‑one app that lets you use a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock with millisecond (0.001 second) precision. Millisecond Stopwatch records your time accurately down to the millisecond, and Millisecond Clock shows the current time with millisecond precision. When you first install the app, a simple tutorial appears automatically so you can learn how it works and start using it right away. Use Millisecond Timer and Millisecond Stopwatch in situations like these - Measuring workout intervals and exercise times that need accurate records (running, marathon training, etc.) - Everyday situations where you need a precise countdown - Events or games that require millisecond‑level countdowns - Timer challenge games with friends, such as “Who can stop closest to 2.785 seconds?” or for fair draws and random picks 【Millisecond Timer】 - Set timers in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. - Easily increase or decrease the time using the + and − buttons. - Press and hold the + or − button to quickly set the exact time you want. - Instantly reuse your recent timers from the Recent Timers list. - Tap the displayed time to type in a value faster than using buttons. - Get notified when the timer finishes, even if you’re using another app (background) or your device is locked. - If the timer is running and you switch to another app, it will keep counting and resume seamlessly when you return. 【Millisecond Stopwatch】 - Record times one by one with millisecond precision. 【Millisecond Clock】 - See the current time in real time, down to the millisecond. - Choose between 12‑hour and 24‑hour formats in Settings. - Enjoy a clean digital clock design with a digital‑style font. If you find a bug or have a feature request, go to Settings in the app and use “Send Bug Report & feedback” to contact the developer. 【Pro Version】 Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, as well as a lifetime purchase. - Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. - If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing date, your subscription may renew automatically. - All subscription terms follow Apple’s App Store policies. • Terms of Use: https://comdori.tistory.com/179 • Privacy Policy: https://comdori.tistory.com/161
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MillisecondTimer at 5.0 against Second Stopwatch's 3.1. MillisecondTimer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Second Stopwatch's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MillisecondTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MillisecondTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively.
Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Stopwatch | MillisecondTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vedant Malhotra | WONJI HA |
Customer experience
Second Stopwatch
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In-app purchases
Second Stopwatch
- 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
MillisecondTimer
- MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan$1.001 Month
- MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan$5.991 Year
- MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime$34.99
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