Comparison

Elapsed Timer vs Multi Stopwatches

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

Head to head
About

Elapsed Timer

Track multiple durations simultaneously with this intuitive utility. Perfect for managing tasks like baby feeding intervals, study sessions, or cooking times. The free version supports two timers, with a premium option for more.

Highlights
  • Track multiple elapsed times
  • Set custom names and colors for tasks
  • Start, stop, and edit timer measurements
  • Free version supports two timers
  • Premium version for unlimited timers
  • Ad-free experience with premium
Features
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This app is a timer that can measure multiple elapsed times. As an example of use, when you are feeding your baby breast milk and infant formula, you can quickly check how long it has been since the last feeding. You can also measure various things at the same time, such as sleeping time and the interval between taking painkillers after childbirth. As another example, it can be used to manage study time for each subject, such as math or physics, or multiple cooking times during cooking. To use the app, tap the "Add new task" button, set the name and color, and you're ready to go. Tap the play button to start measurement. It is a simple structure that the measurement is completed when the stop button is pressed. Double-tap a task to edit its name, color, start time, and more. In addition, the free version can measure two elapsed times at the same time. If you want to set 3 or more items to measure, or if you want to hide advertisements, please consider purchasing the premium version in the app. ---------------------- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy/

About

Multi Stopwatches

Manage multiple stopwatches and timers simultaneously with advanced features. Track laps and set individual timers for various tasks. Ideal for precise timekeeping in diverse scenarios.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Lap tracking
  • Multiple timers
  • Simultaneous operation
Features
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Multi Stopwatch and Timer is an extension of normal stopwatch and timer with many useful additional features. Multiple stopwatches Stopwatch laps Multiple timers

Screenshots

Elapsed Timer3 screens
Multi Stopwatches3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elapsed Timer at 50% against Multi Stopwatches's 0%. Elapsed Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Multi Stopwatches's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Elapsed Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Multi Stopwatches asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elapsed Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Elapsed Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multi Stopwatches's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elapsed Timer ships an update every 2 months, Multi Stopwatches every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Elapsed Timer versus Multi Stopwatches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElapsed TimerMulti Stopwatches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKei SuefujiEvgeny Rubin

Customer experience

Elapsed Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Multi Stopwatches

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elapsed Timer

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$4.99
None

Multi Stopwatches

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elapsed Timer free?
Elapsed Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Stopwatches free?
Multi Stopwatches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elapsed Timer or Multi Stopwatches?
Elapsed Timer is rated higher. Elapsed Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Multi Stopwatches averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Elapsed Timer or Multi Stopwatches have ads?
Elapsed Timer shows ads; Multi Stopwatches does not.
Which is updated more often, Elapsed Timer or Multi Stopwatches?
Elapsed Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Multi Stopwatches every 17 months. Most recently, Elapsed Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Multi Stopwatches on June 4, 2026.

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