# StartWatch vs Timer Loops

The clearest difference is update cadence: StartWatch at every 6 days against Timer Loops's every 3 months. StartWatch also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 3) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Timer Loops's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for StartWatch against 4.7 for Timer Loops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StartWatch has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of StartWatch's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timer Loops's.

StartWatch ships an update every 6 days, Timer Loops every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartWatch | Timer Loops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startwatch-instant-timers/id1537732824/reviews) | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apostol & Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/320592318) | [Beacons AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481411021) |

## What reviewers say

### StartWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startwatch-instant-timers/id1537732824)

This app allows you to start a stopwatch instantly and then convert it into a timer. You can run multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously, with options to customize display and track past events. It offers advanced features like markers and live activities for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Instant stopwatch start, Convert stopwatch to timer, Run multiple timers/stopwatches, Customize display units, History and undo functionality, Markers for elapsed time, Live Activities with Dynamic Island

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175)

Create and manage multiple repeating timers with customizable schedules. This app is ideal for organizing daily routines, workouts, cooking, or as a mindfulness reminder. Save different timer groups for various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer loops, Customizable duration and repeat frequency, Multiple timer group management, Save timer groups for different activities, Set timers for routines, exercise, cooking, and mindfulness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartWatch free?

StartWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Loops free?

Timer Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StartWatch or Timer Loops?

StartWatch and Timer Loops are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do StartWatch or Timer Loops have ads?

Neither StartWatch nor Timer Loops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StartWatch or Timer Loops?

StartWatch ships an update every 6 days, and Timer Loops every 3 months. Most recently, StartWatch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timer Loops on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*