Comparison

StartWatch vs Multiple Timer Widgets

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Multiple Timer Widgets

Manage multiple countdowns and stopwatches simultaneously with customizable timers. Add notes, save presets, and access real-time updates via widgets. Seamlessly import, export, and share your timers.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Save and customize timers
  • Add notes to timers
  • Count up, count down, or indefinite timers
  • Desktop widgets for quick access
  • Import, export, and share timers
Read full description

Introducing Rad Timer: Your Ultimate Multi-Timer Companion. The feature-packed app that takes timer functionality to a whole new level. Whether you're juggling tasks, workouts, cooking, or simply need a stylish way to stay organized. • Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously: Effortlessly manage multiple timers at once. Never miss a beat, and stay on top of your schedule like a pro! • Save Timers with Style: Customize and color-code your timers for easy identification. Name them, label them, and effortlessly organize your activities for maximum efficiency. • Leave Handy Notes: Add notes to your timers for a quick reminder of your goals, objectives, or special instructions. Stay on track and never lose focus again. • Count Up, Count Down, or Go Indefinite: Rad Timer adapts to your needs. Choose whether to count up, count down, or let your timer run indefinitely like a stopwatch – ultimate flexibility at your fingertips. • Widgets: Stay informed and in control right from your desktop. Access widgets for quick timer insights and real-time updates. • History: See a history log of all timer actions. • Privacy Friendly: Your data is yours alone. Rad Timer respects your privacy, ensuring that your timer activities remain confidential and secure. • Import/Export/Share: Seamlessly import, export, and share timers with friends, family, or colleagues. Collaborate and coordinate like never before. • OEM-Plus Design: Experience a sleek and stylish design that enhances your user experience and fits in with the OS. A modern interface that brings aesthetic appeal to your time management journey. Upgrade Your Time Management Game Today!

Screenshots

StartWatch4 screens
Multiple Timer Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StartWatch at none against Multiple Timer Widgets's 2. StartWatch also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (49 vs 14). Multiple Timer Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Multiple Timer Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StartWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for StartWatch against 4.6 for Multiple Timer Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of StartWatch's written reviews are positive against 92% of Multiple Timer Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StartWatch ships an update every 6 days, Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StartWatch versus Multiple Timer Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartWatchMultiple Timer Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApostol & HallNeat Software Co.

Customer experience

StartWatch

All ratings49 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%

Multiple Timer Widgets

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

StartWatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiple Timer Widgets

One-time1
  • Pro: Lifetime2 variants$6.99

Questions

Is StartWatch free?
StartWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiple Timer Widgets free?
Multiple Timer Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StartWatch or Multiple Timer Widgets?
StartWatch is rated higher. StartWatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Multiple Timer Widgets averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do StartWatch or Multiple Timer Widgets have ads?
Neither StartWatch nor Multiple Timer Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StartWatch or Multiple Timer Widgets?
StartWatch ships an update every 6 days, and Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. Most recently, StartWatch was updated on September 11, 2026 and Multiple Timer Widgets on September 15, 2026.

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