# TimeTime vs Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

TimeTime and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of TimeTime's written reviews are positive against 26% of Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's. TimeTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (600 vs 5). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. TimeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TimeTime against 4.3 for Stopwatch & Countdown Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch & Countdown Timer has 600 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of TimeTime's written reviews are positive against 26% of Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeTime | Stopwatch & Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetime/id1560784121/reviews)** | [4.3 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **600** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiaoxing Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238569243) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetime/id1560784121)

This app helps visualize the passage of time with intuitive countdown timers. It's designed for simplicity, making it easy for children and adults to understand time progression for various activities, from meal times to workouts.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and delete timers, Customizable tile colors, icons, and names, Multiple countdown face styles (cylinder, pie, ring), iCloud data synchronization across devices, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488)

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Stopwatch, HIIT timer, Customizable parameters, Sound notifications, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalized Timer Settings | $16.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple and functional timer/stopwatch
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 🎯 Useful for workouts and training intervals
- 💾 Ability to save and recall workout routines
- 🔄 Works reliably once accessed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($8.99-$17/week)
- 🚫 Aggressive paywall blocks app access immediately
- ❌ No true free version available
- 🔐 Requires payment information before free trial
- ⚠️ Confusing subscription options and labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch stops when app is backgrounded
- App freezes on ad screens that don't fully load
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Pop-up ads block app usage
- Unauthorized charges continuing after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen timer display
- Background timer operation without keeping app open
- Better subscription cancellation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeTime free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown Timer free?

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeTime or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer?

TimeTime is rated higher. TimeTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown Timer averages 4.3 from 600 ratings.

### Do TimeTime or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer shows ads; TimeTime does not.

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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.*