# Stopwatch & Countdown vs Visual Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Timer at 5.0 against Stopwatch & Countdown's 4.1. Visual Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Stopwatch & Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch & Countdown has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch & Countdown | Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-see-time/id6790660206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| 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 |


### Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-timer-see-time/id6790660206)

This utility app provides a visual representation of remaining time, making it easy to track progress for various activities. Customize colors and textures to suit your needs. It offers background notifications and a history of past timers for quick reuse.

**Highlights:** Visual timer display, Customizable colors and textures, Timer history, Background notifications, Easy time tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

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

### Is Visual Timer free?

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

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

Visual Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Visual Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Stopwatch & Countdown and Visual Timer show ads.

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

Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch & Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and Visual Timer on October 31, 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.*