Comparison

DsStopWatch vs Multi counter Counter7

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

Head to head
About

DsStopWatch

This utility allows for precise time measurement with multiple stopwatches. It offers real-time recording, saving, and copying of time data in CSV format. Advanced features include button operation customization, lock mode for preventing accidental presses, and the ability to synchronize operations.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Real-time time recording
  • Save and copy time records (CSV)
  • Customizable button operations
  • Lock mode for accidental presses
  • Light and dark screen modes
  • Operation cancellation and modification
Features
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1. How to operate (1) Button operation Operable buttons are colored. (2) Time record The measured time is recorded on the record screen in real time. To see the new record screen, press the Record> button. To see the old record screen, press the R button. To clear the time record, press the Clear All button twice. To save the time record, press the Save All button twice. Time record saves are overwritten each time. When you press the Copy button, the time record is copied to the clipboard in csv format, so you can paste it to Numbers etc. Selecting a name will display the selected person's time record. By selecting the unit distance for lap timing, the lap time for each unit distance is displayed. (3) Button operation reaction Vibration by button operation, click sound, support voice are possible. Operate with the Vibration button, Click button, and Voice button. (4) Name change You can change the name. Press the Name button or RUN button to enter LOCK mode, select a name to change the name, and press the return key to confirm the name change. Even if you change the name, pressing anything other than the return key cancels the name change. (5) LOCK mode Button operation can be prohibited to prevent erroneous button operation. If you press the Name button or RUN button to enter LOCK mode, button operation is prohibited. To cancel LOCK mode, press the Name button or LOCK button again. (6) Light screen and dark screen You can switch between light screen and dark screen. Please push the Light button or the Dark button. (7) Operation cancellation function The operation cancellation function can cancel the button operation. Only the last button operation can be canceled. Press the Undo button immediately after pressing the button. (8) Operation change function The operation change function can cancel and change the button operation. Only the last button operation can be changed. Immediately after pressing the button, press the Undo button, press the Sync button, and then press the button you want to change. (9) Operation addition function Operation addition function can be added by synchronizing button operation. It can be added in sync with the last button operation. Immediately after pressing the button, press the Sync button, then press the button you want to add. (10) Select mode Select mode allows you to operate multiple buttons at the same time. Press the Sel button to switch to select mode, select multiple buttons you want to operate at the same time, and then press the Sel button at the bottom. (11) Tapping mode The tapping mode allows you to tap first and then assign the tapping operation to any button on the stopwatch. Press the Tap button to switch to tapping mode, press the Tapping button, then press the button you want to assign to the stopwatch. You can also use A, G, 0 on the external keyboard and 0 on the numeric keypad instead of the Tapping button. The Tapping button can be memorized up to 10 times. 2. Operation Lap time and total time are displayed repeatedly in the range from 00:00.0 to 59:99.9. The time record on the record screen is displayed repeatedly in the range from 0:00:00.0 to 9:59:59.9. The Lap button also displays the number of Laps. The Lap button repeats the display in the range from 0 to 9. Lap on the record screen is displayed repeatedly in the range from 0 to 99. The resolution of the time display is 0.1 seconds, but the internal time is measured with a higher resolution. The action of each button starts at the moment the button is pressed and released. (Same as apple genuine app.) Even if you quit the app or turn off the power of the smartphone, it will continue to keep time when you start the app. There is no background processing, so this app will not drain your battery when you close it.

About

Multi counter Counter7

Features
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Counter7 is a simple and multi-functional counter capable of single view and multi view. Various counting methods such as touch operation, terminal movement, timer and stopwatch are available. For example, you can easily count by tilting the terminal and moving the terminal, which is useful when exercising such as sit-ups and squats. You can also count the number of times you study by counting according to the time set by the timer. You can create colorful counters by 19 colors and dark mode. When you set a target and reach it, you can be notified with an icon and sound. In addition, there are notification function, history view, aggregation view, filter, sort, share function, etc. The main functions are as follows. * To use some functions, it is necessary to expand by viewing the rewards ads. Banner ads can be hidden for a certain period by expanding the rewards ads viewing. ■ Basic settings ・ Sound setting for addition / subtraction / start / stop (19 types and OFF) ・ Volume setting ・ Vibration setting (5 types and OFF) ・ Automatic lock (sleep function) release ON / OFF ・ Color setting (19 types) ・ Dark mode ON / OFF ・ Numeric comma delimiter ON / OFF (*) ・ Week start setting (Sunday / Monday) ・ Display sample counter creation buttons ・ Expansion by rewards ads viewing ■ Multi view ・ Addition / subtraction of each counter ・ Start / stop / reset functions and time display (for timer / stopwatch) ・ Display of target value and target achievement status ・ Reset function ・ Lock function of sub functions ・ Filter function (color, tag, period) ・ Sort function ・ Counter size switching ・ Left/right switching of count buttons ・ Counter addition (*) / deletion ・ Total value display ・ Share function ■ Single view ・ Addition / subtraction functions ・ Start / stop / reset functions and time display (for timer / stopwatch) ・ Display of target value and target achievement status ・ Switching display count value period ・ Total value display for each period ・ Lock function of sub functions ・ Reset function ・ Share function ■ Counter setting ・ Counter name ・ Selection of addition method (tap up, tap down, timer, stopwatch, tilt terminal, move terminal up, move terminal down, rotate terminal, rotate terminal back) *1 ・ Sound setting for addition / subtraction / start / stop (19 types and OFF) ・ Color settings (also available with filters) ・ Timer / Stopwatch settings ・ Target setting (target value, daily / all period, icon, sound) ・ Notification setting (Time, Notification text templates) ・ Start value (and value at reset) ・ Step value (number per addition / subtraction) ・ Tags (used for filters) ■ Counter history view ・ Period setting (day, week, month, year) ・ Share function ■ Multi-Aggregation view ・ Aggregation unit (day, week, month, year) ・ Share function ■ Counter information ・ Total value for each period ・ Date and time of creating ・ Date and time of last reset ・ Date and time of last count etc. *1 Counting by the movement of terminal is valid only for terminals equipped with an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor

Screenshots

DsStopWatch4 screens
Multi counter Counter74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DsStopWatch at none against Multi counter Counter7's shown. Multi counter Counter7's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DsStopWatch ships an update every 2 months, Multi counter Counter7 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DsStopWatch versus Multi counter Counter7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDsStopWatchMulti counter Counter7
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyuichi KatoMORIHIRO SAKAMOTO

In-app purchases

None

DsStopWatch

No in-app purchases

None

Multi counter Counter7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DsStopWatch free?
DsStopWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multi counter Counter7 free?
Multi counter Counter7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DsStopWatch or Multi counter Counter7 have ads?
Multi counter Counter7 shows ads; DsStopWatch does not.
Which is updated more often, DsStopWatch or Multi counter Counter7?
DsStopWatch ships an update every 2 months, and Multi counter Counter7 weekly. Most recently, DsStopWatch was updated on October 13, 2026 and Multi counter Counter7 on October 3, 2026.

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