Comparison

SplitFast Timing vs Stopwatch Workout

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

Head to head
About

SplitFast Timing

Features
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The SplitFast timing App is the companion to the SplitFast athletics timing system. The app connects to SplitFast wireless timing gates to record sprint and middle distance times with intermediate splits. - Accurate timing using split and finish gates - Supports configurable sprint distances - Real-time result capture per athlete - Export and review timing results On iPad, the larger screen allows you to manage and time multiple lanes simultaneously, making it ideal for group training sessions and competitions.

About

Stopwatch Workout

This app combines a stopwatch and workout tracker for efficient track running. Easily record your runs and lap times with large, accessible buttons, even during intense interval training. It seamlessly integrates with HealthKit to log your workouts.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with lap functionality
  • Crown control for ease of use
  • Records run workouts
  • Large, easy-to-press buttons
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Stopwatch Workout is the best app for track workouts on Apple Watch. Instead of needing to use a separate workout app while also using a stopwatch, the Stopwatch Workout App combines those two functions into one easy to use app. Simply hold the start button to start a workout and use the stopwatch like any other classic stopwatch knowing that you will get credit you deserve for your run. The buttons are big and easy to press even if you are in the midst of mile repeats. Features: -Stopwatch with lap feature. -Control using the crown. -Records run workouts. -Big buttons that are easy to press. -More coming soon. Created by Jake Derouin (Runner for CU Boulder). This app uses HealthKit to record workouts.

Screenshots

SplitFast Timing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stopwatch Workout at 13.0 against SplitFast Timing's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitFast Timing ships an update every 8 days, Stopwatch Workout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SplitFast Timing versus Stopwatch Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitFast TimingStopwatch Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSplitfast Pty LtdCyberWisp LLC

In-app purchases

None

SplitFast Timing

No in-app purchases

None

Stopwatch Workout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplitFast Timing free?
SplitFast Timing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch Workout free?
Stopwatch Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplitFast Timing or Stopwatch Workout have ads?
Neither SplitFast Timing nor Stopwatch Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitFast Timing or Stopwatch Workout?
SplitFast Timing ships an update every 8 days, and Stopwatch Workout every 9 days. Most recently, SplitFast Timing was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stopwatch Workout on October 3, 2026.

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