Swipe Play Clock vs GameWatchTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swipe Play Clock
This Apple Watch app provides customizable play clock timers for sports like football and lacrosse. It features intuitive swipe controls to start timers and includes a separate game clock with alerts and programmable settings.
- Customizable play clock lengths
- Swipe up/down to start timers
- Independent game clock
- Programmable settings
- Alerts for time remaining
- Workout mode for screen primary
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Apple Watch App Only: Update for problems the swipe to start the play clock on the new 46mm Series 10 Apple Watch. Similar to the last update, start games in settings menu to start the game since previous method no longer worked. Still working to add previous features, but currently works when swiping up and down on the watch face. Crown rotation does not currently start the play clocks, hope to fix in future versions. Still programmable play clock lengths. This allows you to use the app for both (American) football and lacrosse! Easily swipe up to start the 40 second clock and swipe down to start the 25 second clock on the face of your Apple Watch so you can concentrate on the field. These play clock timers are now programmable so they can be used for other sports, such as lacrosse. Watch Tutorial at: backjudgesolutions.com For football officials using college and high school (NFHS) rules. A game clock is included as well, which runs independent from the play clock (double tap the watch face to start/stop). Instructions (w/ watch face is active/on): 1. Settings Button - Menu Screen includes: a. Start Game - This turns on workout mode for the watch which is required to run timers. b. End Game - When the game is completed, exit workout mode. c. Adjust game clock time d. Settings window 2. Swipe Up on watch face - Starts the swipe up play clock timer 3. Swipe Down on watch face - Starts the swipe down play clock timer 4. Double Touch watch face - Starts/Stops game clock Settings Window: Period Length - This is the time that the Game Clock will reset once it expires (00:00:00). If you do not have game clock responsibilities, you can set this to be your Time Out timer. 2-Minute Warning - Watch will alert you with 2 minutes left on the Game Clock Swipe Up Timer - Sets the length of the Play Clock when the clock face is swiped up (or crown rotate up), such as the 40 second play clock Swipe Down Timer - Sets the length of the Play Clock when the clock face is swiped down (or crown rotate down), such as the 25 second play clock 5 second countdown - Sends an alert every second from 5 seconds until time expires on the Play Clock 10 second alert - Sends an alert with 10 seconds left on the Play Clock 15 second alert - Sends an alert with 15 seconds left on the Play Clock 25 second alert - Sends an alert with 25 seconds left on the Play Clock While the game is running, your watch is in workout mode to keep the screen primary, I do not record any health data.
GameWatchTimer
This app provides a reliable and responsive countdown timer designed for sports officials, fitness enthusiasts, and general use. It features an always-active display, haptic feedback, and audible alarms to ensure you never miss a critical moment. Easily customize timing durations with its user-friendly interface.
- Always active display
- Haptic feedback on start/stop
- Audible alarm at zero
- Customizable timing durations
- User-friendly interface
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Take control of your timing needs with GameWatchTimer, the ultimate solution for sports officials, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a reliable and responsive countdown timer. Key Features: • Always Active: The app stays active and visible, ensuring your timer never dims or goes to the background, perfect for time-sensitive activities like sports officiating. • Haptic Feedback: Receive a subtle haptic notification when you start and stop the timer, giving you tactile confirmation without needing to look at your watch. • Audible Alarm: Get an audible alert when the timer reaches zero, so you never miss a critical moment, whether you're on the field or in the gym. • Customizable Timing: Easily set and adjust your timer for any duration you need, from short exercise intervals to full game periods. • User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design makes it easy to start, stop, and reset your timer with just a tap. Use Cases: • Sports Officials: Ideal for football, soccer, and other sports referees who need to keep precise time during games. Never miss a beat with an always-on timer and clear alerts. • Fitness Enthusiasts: Perfect for timing exercise routines, from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to yoga sessions. Maintain focus on your workout without worrying about your timer dimming. • General Use: Great for any activity that requires precise timing, from cooking to studying. GameWatchTimer adapts to your needs, ensuring you stay on track. Why GameWatchTimer? • Reliability: Engineered to stay active, ensuring your timer is always visible and accessible. • Simplicity: Easy-to-use controls make it effortless to manage your timing needs. • Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from sports and fitness to everyday tasks. Download GameWatchTimer today and experience the convenience of a timer that’s always on and ready when you are. Keep perfect time, every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swipe Play Clock at 39% against GameWatchTimer's 0%. Swipe Play Clock also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 1). GameWatchTimer's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and rating (3.0 vs 2.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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
Swipe Play Clock costs $5.99 and GameWatchTimer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GameWatchTimer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swipe Play Clock has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Swipe Play Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of GameWatchTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Swipe Play Clock | GameWatchTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (26 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | #195 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Back Judge Solutions LLC | PalaSoftware Inc. |
Customer experience
Swipe Play Clock
GameWatchTimer
In-app purchases
Swipe Play Clock
No in-app purchases
GameWatchTimer
No in-app purchases
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