# StartWatch vs Multiple Timer Widgets

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.

Both are free to download. Multiple Timer Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StartWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartWatch | Multiple Timer Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startwatch-instant-timers/id1537732824/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apostol & Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/320592318) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## 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


### Multiple Timer Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


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