--Stop Watch-- vs Contacts9
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.
Contacts9
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Tired of messy contacts and endlessly searching for local services? Contacts9 combines a sleek, ultra-modern contacts manager with a powerful, location-based business directory. Whether you're organizing your personal network or looking for the best local freelancer, restaurant, or hospital, Contacts9 makes it effortless. WHY YOU’LL LOVE CONTACTS9 ULTRA-MODERN CONTACTS MANAGEMENT Manage your personal network with a beautiful Material 3 interface. Add, edit, and organize contacts with lightning-fast search and smart formatting. EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL MARKETPLACE Discover businesses, freelancers, and essential services right on the map. Find exactly what you need with powerful category and location filters. DETAILED BUSINESS PROFILES Get all the information at a glance. View operating hours, ratings, services offered, and contact details with a single tap. SEAMLESS AND INTUITIVE Enjoy smooth animations, clean flat cards, and a minimalist design that puts your data first. No clutter—just the information you need. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Smart Search – Find contacts and businesses instantly. • Category Filters – Freelancers, restaurants, hospitals, tech firms, and more. • Location-Based Results – See nearby services on a modern, integrated map. • Customizable – A premium interface that feels fast and responsive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contacts9 at none against --Stop Watch--'s 3. Contacts9 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence and 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
Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Contacts9 asks for nothing beyond the download.
--Stop Watch-- ships an update every 10 days, Contacts9 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | --Stop Watch-- | Contacts9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (256 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 256 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| 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 | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makiko Kawahara | Contacts9 |
In-app purchases
--Stop Watch--
- Premium Plan (Monthly)$0.791 Month
- Premium Plan (Yearly)$3.951 Year
- Premium Plan (Lifetime)$9.19
Contacts9
No in-app purchases









