# Min & Sec Timer vs Stopwatch + reading out loud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch + reading out loud at none against Min & Sec Timer's 2. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Min & Sec Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch + reading out loud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Min & Sec Timer against 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively.

Min & Sec Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Min & Sec Timer | Stopwatch + reading out loud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) |

## What reviewers say

### Min & Sec Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831)

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minute/second timer, Multiple timer support, Add, edit, and delete timers, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer labels, Lap timer functionality, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |


### Stopwatch + reading out loud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045)

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous stopwatches, Lap and split time measurement, Audible readout of measured times, Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views, Screen orientation lock, Countdown timer before start, Customizable button sounds and vibrations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Min & Sec Timer free?

Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Min & Sec Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is rated higher. Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Min & Sec Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud have ads?

Neither Min & Sec Timer nor Stopwatch + reading out loud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Min & Sec Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Min & Sec Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Most recently, Min & Sec Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stopwatch + reading out loud on November 3, 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.*