# Second Stopwatch vs MillisecondTimer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Stopwatch | MillisecondTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millisecondtimer/id6462732415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) | [WONJI HA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703308182) |

## 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 |


### MillisecondTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millisecondtimer/id6462732415)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan | $1.00 | per month |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Stopwatch free?

Second Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MillisecondTimer free?

MillisecondTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second Stopwatch or MillisecondTimer?

MillisecondTimer is rated higher. Second Stopwatch averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MillisecondTimer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Second Stopwatch or MillisecondTimer have ads?

Both Second Stopwatch and MillisecondTimer show ads.

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

Second Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, and MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Second Stopwatch was updated on October 1, 2026 and MillisecondTimer on October 2, 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.*