# Stopwatch & Countdown vs Kitchen Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Timer at 88% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. Kitchen Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 157 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 88% of Kitchen Timer's.

Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Kitchen Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch & Countdown | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) | **[4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964)

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Long press for quick time setting, Background notifications, Customizable patterns and colors, Simple cooking aid

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

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

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

Kitchen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Kitchen Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.5 from 157 ratings.

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

Both Stopwatch & Countdown and Kitchen Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch & Countdown or Kitchen Timer?

Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Kitchen Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Stopwatch & Countdown was updated on September 7, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on September 23, 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.*