Comparison

Multi vs Kova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Multi

This app offers multiple stopwatches and interval timers for precise time management. It's ideal for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone needing to track multiple events or durations simultaneously. Features include lap timing, interval customization, and video synchronization for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously
  • Record lap and split times
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Video-synced timing (premium)
  • Export data to Excel/Google Sheets
  • Sound and vibration alerts
Features
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All basic features are available for free! Perfect for coaches, athletes, and anyone who needs to measure multiple times simultaneously! As a runner myself, I created this app from the perspective of athletes and team managers who want precise and flexible timing tools. A multi stopwatch and interval timer for team managers, race timing, training, games, business time tracking, and anyone who needs to time multiple people or events at once. Built for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport, fitness training, games, work-from-home billing, and everyday timing. Record lap and split times, manage multiple stopwatches, save results, and review past sessions in the calendar. ■Stopwatch Features Run 20+ stopwatches simultaneously (device-dependent) Record lap and split times for multiple people or lanes Save and review data with a built-in calendar view Copy or export timing results for Excel and Google Sheets No-look lap timing for fast-moving races where you cannot keep watching the screen Useful for track & field, swimming, cycling, motorsport timing, games, events, and business workflows ■Video-Synced Timing (Premium Feature) Sync stopwatch time with video playback: slow motion, fast-forward, or pause Measure finishes and lap times more accurately Review sprint finishes, swimming touches, race moments, or close results frame by frame Easily record multiple athletes' lap times by pausing the video and logging times ■Interval Timer Supports up to 99 repeats and 5 customizable intervals Set sound alerts, vibration, and background operation Perfect for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, study sessions, cooking, and daily routines ■Recommended For Track & field coaches and team managers Swimming coaches and lane timers Runners, swimmers, cyclists, and athletes PE teachers and fitness trainers Cycling, motorsport, keirin, and other race timing Games, events, billing, business tasks, and any situation that needs multiple timers How to Use Switching Modes: Swipe horizontally to toggle between Stopwatch and Timer. ■Stopwatch Tap START, STOP, LAP, or RESET as needed Save data via the bottom-left data icon -> Save -> add a title Tap the stopwatch screen to rename players or lanes View saved data: tap Data -> Calendar -> select a marked day -> choose a title and name ■Timer Add up to 5 intervals by tapping the "+" button Set repeat count by tapping the repeat icon Tap the sound icon to toggle sound or vibration Countdown begins automatically when the timer starts Reset any time with the RESET button Sound Effects: Courtesy of OtoLogic

About

Kova

Features
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The only screen time app with a minutes wallet. Other blockers just cut you off. Kova gives you a deal: walk to earn minutes, bank them in your wallet, and spend them on any app - whenever you choose, in whatever amount you need. How the wallet works Every 1,000 steps earns you minutes. They sit in your wallet until you decide to spend them - open Instagram for 10 minutes, YouTube for 20, or save them all for tonight. At midnight, the wallet resets and the cycle starts again. You set the difficulty · Easy — 1,000 steps = 20 minutes · Medium — 1,000 steps = 10 minutes · Hard — 1,000 steps = 5 minutes Built different · Real app blocking via Apple Screen Time - not just reminders · Steps tracked natively through Apple Health, no extra permissions · NFC tag support - tap to lock yourself in, only walking frees you · No account required. No data collected. Everything stays on your device. A fraction of the price. Twice the motivation. Kova Pro unlocks unlimited app blocking, all difficulty levels, NFC lock mode, and full wallet history - for less than most screen time apps charge for their basic tier. Your screen time should be something you earn, not something that's taken from you.

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Kova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kova at none against Multi's 4. Kova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Multi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Kova asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update monthly, Kova every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multi versus Kova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiKova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoki OsadaArnaud Dirckx

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Multi

One-time4
  • Grade up timer$0.99
  • NoLook Timer$0.99
  • Oline Timer$1.99
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  • remove ads$2.99
None

Kova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kova free?
Kova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multi or Kova have ads?
Multi shows ads; Kova does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Kova?
Multi ships an update monthly, and Kova every 8 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 26, 2026 and Kova on September 16, 2026.

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