StartStopTimer vs Timestu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StartStopTimer
This application functions as a straightforward stopwatch, offering four distinct tables for time storage. It records start and stop times, as well as start times with calculated deltas between consecutive entries, organized by day.
- Four time storage tables
- Start/stop time recording
- Start time only recording
- Delta time calculation
- Daily time sorting
- Count of times per day
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StartStopTimer is a simple stopwatch application with 4 tables in which you can store times. The first table stores start and stop times (like a stopwatch) and the other 3 tables store just the start times. The other tables display the delta time from one start time to the next. Times are sorted by day with the number of times per day shown as well.
Timestu
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A professional time-study stopwatch built for accurate work measurement, productivity analysis, and industrial engineering. This app lets you track real processes with category-based timing, instant task switching, and structured Excel exports. Designed for time studies, factory observations, and workflow analysis. Track Real Work Accurately: - Create custom stopwatches - Add categories and sub-categories - One-tap switching between tasks - Auto-lap every time the category changes - Capture setup times, process times, and detailed work elements Analyze Your Time Studies: - View total times by category - Drill into sub-categories - See every lap in chronological order - Understand task distribution and workflow patterns Export for Further Analysis: - Export full stopwatch history to a structured Excel file - Ideal for spreadsheets, Power BI, or statistical analysis - Designed for continuous improvement workflows Built for Industrial Engineering: Perfect for: - Time & motion studies - Factory and production analysis - Lean / Kaizen work - Productivity tracking - Operations optimization - Work measurement - Field data collection Why This Stopwatch Is Different: - No clutter - Fast and reliable in real field conditions - Category-driven timing - Supports detailed breakdowns for complex processes - Produces Excel output ready for analysis
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StartStopTimer at none against Timestu's 2. Timestu's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Timestu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. StartStopTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | StartStopTimer | Timestu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | River Rock Logic | MUHAMMET SADIK DALKIRAN |
In-app purchases
StartStopTimer
No in-app purchases
Timestu
- Unlock Icon Customization$1.99
- Export to Excel$2.99
Questions
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