StartWatch vs TimerPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StartWatch
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.
- 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
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Start the stopwatch instantly, then turn it into a timer. Most timers are inaccurate because it takes 5 to 30 seconds to set the timer while time slips away. With StartWatch, you start the timer like a stopwatch, then you can take as much time as you need to set the alarm. Features Include: Run multiple stopwatches and timers. Convert a stopwatch to a timer and back to a stopwatch. Stopwatch continues to count after the timer is finished. Set a timer based on the time the stopwatch began, or the current time. Change a timer without losing the start time. Customize how the StartWatch is displayed. For example you can choose to show in weeks, days, or years. History - Undo an accidentally stopped StartWatch or change the start time of any event. Markers - Mark a moment in time on a running StartWatch. View how much time has elapsed from the previous Marker. Icon Badges - View how many StartWatches are running at a glance. Live Activities with support for Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro Watch Features: Complications for timers and stopwatches. Run timers and stopwatches in the background.
TimerPal
This app offers a versatile timing solution, from simple countdowns to complex interval timers. It helps users stay organized and productive with customizable alerts and the ability to manage multiple timers simultaneously. Features include Live Activity and Dynamic Island support for at-a-glance tracking.
- Countdown Timer
- Multiple Timers
- Interval Timer
- Customizable Alerts
- Live Activity Support
- Dynamic Island Support
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Introducing TimerPal, the ultimate companion for all your timing needs! Whether you're looking for a simple countdown timer, or a sophisticated interval timer for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), TimerPal has got you covered. With its Apple-like simple design, TimerPal is the perfect app to help you stay organized, focused, and productive in all aspects of your life. Key Features: - Countdown Timer: Set timers for various activities such as cooking, studying, or even taking a power nap. Customize the duration, add labels, icons, and colors. - Multiple Timers: Manage multiple timers simultaneously with ease. Whether you need to time multiple cooking dishes or keep track of multiple tasks, TimerPal helps you stay organized and efficient. - Alarms and Notifications: Never miss an important moment again. TimerPal provides reliable alarms and notifications, ensuring you stay on schedule and complete your tasks on time. - Live Activity & Dynamic Island Support: Lock your device and keep track of your timers at a glance with Dynamic Island and Live Activity Support. Whether you're a student, athlete, chef, or simply someone who values efficient time management, TimerPal is the ultimate timer app for you. Download TimerPal now and unlock the power of precise timing in your daily life. Stay organized, focused, and accomplish more with TimerPal!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TimerPal at 5.0 against StartWatch's 4.7. TimerPal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). StartWatch's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TimerPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 point the same way: 86% of StartWatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimerPal's.
StartWatch ships an update every 6 days, TimerPal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StartWatch | TimerPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apostol & Hall | Evenly LLC |
Customer experience
StartWatch
TimerPal
In-app purchases
StartWatch
No in-app purchases
TimerPal
No in-app purchases








