# Simple Presentation Timer vs Stopwatch + reading out loud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch + reading out loud at none against Simple Presentation Timer's 2. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple Presentation Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Presentation Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Presentation Timer | Stopwatch + reading out loud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-presentation-timer/id1604108076)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | 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 Simple Presentation Timer free?

Simple Presentation 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.

### Do Simple Presentation Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud have ads?

Simple Presentation Timer shows ads; Stopwatch + reading out loud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Presentation Timer or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Simple Presentation Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Most recently, Simple Presentation Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stopwatch + reading out loud on September 21, 2026.

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