# Chrono vs Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch at 5.0 against Chrono's 3.9. Stopwatch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chrono has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chrono ships an update every 18 months, Stopwatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chrono | Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-multiple-stopwatches/id1604151698/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FB PUBLISHING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363781200) | [Assem Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676020599) |

## What reviewers say

### Chrono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-multiple-stopwatches/id1604151698)

This app allows you to run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, perfect for managing complex tasks or timing various activities at once. Each stopwatch can be individually labeled and managed, even when the app is running in the background. It's designed for efficient multi-tasking in scenarios like cooking or sports.

**Highlights:** Unlimited chronometers, Independent management, Labeled stopwatches, Background mode support, Delete chronometers, Ideal for multi-tasking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248)

This app allows you to track multiple activities simultaneously with independent stopwatches. It offers persistent tracking even in the background, lap records, and customization options for each stopwatch. An optional Pro version unlocks unlimited stopwatches and advanced history features.

**Highlights:** Multiple independent stopwatches, Persistent background tracking, Lap records and history, Customizable themes, names, and icons, User-friendly interface, Unlimited stopwatches (Pro version)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchHub - Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chrono free?

Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopwatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chrono or Stopwatch?

Stopwatch is rated higher. Chrono averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Chrono or Stopwatch have ads?

Chrono shows ads; Stopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chrono or Stopwatch?

Chrono ships an update every 18 months, and Stopwatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chrono was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stopwatch on October 16, 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.*