# --Stop Watch-- vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: --Stop Watch-- at 75% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. --Stop Watch-- also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month and Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

--Stop Watch-- holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: --Stop Watch-- has 256 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of --Stop Watch--'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

--Stop Watch-- ships an update every 10 days, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | --Stop Watch-- | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, --Stop Watch-- or Stopwatch & Countdown?

--Stop Watch-- is rated higher. --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do --Stop Watch-- or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?

Both --Stop Watch-- and Stopwatch & Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, --Stop Watch-- or Stopwatch & Countdown?

--Stop Watch-- ships an update every 10 days, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, --Stop Watch-- was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on October 22, 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.*