Comparison

Stopwatch & Countdown vs Stopwatch°

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

Head to head
About

Stopwatch & Countdown

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Large-display stopwatch
  • Countdown timer function
  • Customizable colors
  • Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds)
  • Simple and intuitive operation
  • Suitable for sports and games
Features
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Stopwatch with large-sized numbers. Countdown function included. Simple operation makes it easy for anyone to use. It can be used for athletics and party games with time limits. ●Basic usage 1. How to start Tap the start button or the time. 2. How to stop Tap the Stop button or the time. 3. How to reset Tap the reset button. ● Countdown function You can use the countdown function by selecting "Countdown" in the "Mode" item of the setting screen. The start time of the timer can be changed freely (the default setting is 10 minutes). ● Other settings 1. Color settings You can change the color of the text. The background can be selected from white or black. 2. Display settings You can set whether to show or hide "hour", "minute", "second", and "millisecond" individually. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stopwatch°

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Simultaneous activity timing
  • Full-screen mode
  • Intuitive interface
  • CSV data export
  • Ad-free experience
Read full description

Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/#privacy

Screenshots

Stopwatch & Countdown3 screens
Stopwatch°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch° at 99% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. Stopwatch° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Stopwatch & Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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 & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 297 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 99% of Stopwatch°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Stopwatch° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stopwatch & Countdown versus Stopwatch°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch & CountdownStopwatch°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.8 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews98.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7297 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOKai Oelfke

Customer experience

Stopwatch & Countdown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Stopwatch°

All ratings297 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%

Bugs and requests

Stopwatch & Countdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stopwatch°

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • CSV export not working (produces empty email)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Periodically ask for rating after extended use
  • Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
  • Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
  • Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
  • Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
Show 9 more
  • Make it float on the Lock Screen
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
  • Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
  • Make delete confirmation optional
  • Full screen option
  • Make available for Apple Watch
  • Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
  • Rename folders

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stopwatch & Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$24.99
None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?
Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch & Countdown or Stopwatch°?
Stopwatch° is rated higher. Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 297 ratings.
Do Stopwatch & Countdown or Stopwatch° have ads?
Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch & Countdown or Stopwatch°?
Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Stopwatch° every 9 days. Most recently, Stopwatch & Countdown was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stopwatch° on September 29, 2026.

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