--Stop Watch-- vs Panda Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
--Stop Watch--
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.
- Start timer
- Stop timer
- Reset timer
- Easy operation
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- How to operate - Press "Start" to start the stopwatch. Press "Stop" to stop the stopwatch. Press "Reset" to reset the stop watch.
Panda Timer
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Panda Timer is a clean, distraction-free visual timer designed to help children with ADD or ADHD stay focused and manage routines. It uses a simple countdown interface without flashy animations or sounds, making time feel predictable and easy to understand. This helps reduce anxiety, support smooth transitions, and encourage independence. Whether it's for homework, quiet time, or daily tasks, Panda Timer offers a calm and effective way to build time awareness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: --Stop Watch-- at Free against Panda Timer's $2.99. --Stop Watch-- also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Panda Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
--Stop Watch-- is free to download; Panda Timer costs $2.99 up front. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Panda Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
--Stop Watch-- ships an update every 10 days, Panda Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | --Stop Watch-- | Panda Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (252 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makiko Kawahara | Saubeo Solutions |
In-app purchases
--Stop Watch--
- Premium Plan (Monthly)$0.791 Month
- Premium Plan (Yearly)$3.951 Year
- Premium Plan (Lifetime)$9.19
Panda Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is --Stop Watch-- free?
Is Panda Timer free?
Do --Stop Watch-- or Panda Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, --Stop Watch-- or Panda Timer?
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