Comparison

MATO vs Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

MATO

A straightforward timer designed to help users concentrate on tasks. It offers a simple interface for setting focus sessions and breaks. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management.

Highlights
  • Simple focus timer
  • Task concentration
  • Productivity tool
  • Time management
Features
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Simple focus timer.

About

Stopwatch

Features
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Focus Better. Get More Done. Boost your productivity with a powerful Stopwatch - Pomodoro timer app designed to help you stay focused, manage your time, and work more efficiently. Whether you’re studying, working, coding, or building daily habits, this app gives you a clean and reliable focus timer that adapts to your workflow. Pomodoro Timer Use the proven Pomodoro Technique to break your work into focused sessions with regular breaks. Customize work and break intervals to match your personal rhythm and avoid burnout. Flexible Timer Simple and customizable timer Ideal for work, study, workouts, and habits Set any duration in seconds or minutes Stay Focused Minimal, distraction-free design Easy controls and smooth experience Perfect for deep work and concentration Improve Time Management Build focus routines, track your sessions, and turn small time blocks into meaningful progress.

Screenshots

MATO3 screens
Stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATO at none against Stopwatch's 1. MATO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MATO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, Stopwatch every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MATO versus Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATOStopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaigeun SohnAnton Zuev

In-app purchases

None

MATO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Pomodoro$4.99

Questions

Is MATO free?
MATO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch free?
Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MATO or Stopwatch have ads?
Neither MATO nor Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATO or Stopwatch?
MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stopwatch every 2 months. Most recently, MATO was updated on October 6, 2026 and Stopwatch on October 6, 2026.

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