# --Stop Watch-- vs Panda Timer

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.

--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.

## The numbers

| Metric | --Stop Watch-- | Panda Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **252** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) | [Saubeo Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563065669) |

## 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 |


### Panda Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-timer/id6755053298)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Panda Timer free?

Panda Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do --Stop Watch-- or Panda Timer have ads?

--Stop Watch-- shows ads; Panda Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, --Stop Watch-- or Panda Timer?

--Stop Watch-- ships an update every 10 days, and Panda Timer every 3 months. Most recently, --Stop Watch-- was updated on October 8, 2026 and Panda Timer on October 8, 2026.

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