# Perfect Stopwatch vs Sprint Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect Stopwatch at 4.6 against Sprint Timer's 4.3. Perfect Stopwatch also leads on ratings volume (194 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Sprint Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Stopwatch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Sprint Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect Stopwatch has 194 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Perfect Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sprint Timer's.

Perfect Stopwatch ships an update every 2 weeks, Sprint Timer monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Stopwatch | Sprint Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-stopwatch/id1598567322/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-timer-on-your-mark/id1624679242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-stopwatch/id1598567322)

Accurately time sprints using video analysis. This app provides precise sprint measurements, eliminating the inaccuracies of manual stopwatches and expensive laser systems. Ideal for athletes and coaches seeking verifiable performance data.

**Highlights:** Laser-like sprint accuracy, Video analysis for timing, Precise start and finish line detection, Record unlimited sprint videos, Tutorial for easy use, Alternative to manual stopwatches

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Perfect Stopwatch Individual | $29.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Stopwatch Group | $129.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Stopwatch Team | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for timing sprints
- 👍 Accurate for 40-yard dash
- 👍 Good for self-timing
- 👍 Provides proof of times
- 👍 Affordable compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not in frame
- 🐛 Inaccurate times reported
- 🐛 Landscape videos crop to portrait
- 🐛 Over-simplified interface (recent update)
- 🐛 High memory usage

**Reported bugs**

- Videos uploaded not completely in frame
- Landscape videos crop to portrait
- App requires restart while editing
- Limited video uploads for paid users

**Requested features**

- Allow landscape video uploads without cropping
- Revert to older, more comfortable interface
- Clarify data storage handling


### Sprint Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-timer-on-your-mark/id1624679242)

This app functions as a starter and stopwatch for track events. It allows users to customize starting commands and measure race times, with options for randomized timing and saving recorded data. It's ideal for practice sessions or when official starters are unavailable.

**Highlights:** Customizable start commands, Randomized SET to pistol timing, Save and view measured times, Adjustable distance settings, Color customization for timer and background

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Sprint Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Stopwatch or Sprint Timer?

Perfect Stopwatch is rated higher. Perfect Stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Sprint Timer averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Perfect Stopwatch or Sprint Timer have ads?

Both Perfect Stopwatch and Sprint Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Stopwatch or Sprint Timer?

Perfect Stopwatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sprint Timer monthly. Most recently, Perfect Stopwatch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sprint Timer 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.*