Chrono vs Multi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chrono
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.
- Unlimited chronometers
- Independent management
- Labeled stopwatches
- Background mode support
- Delete chronometers
- Ideal for multi-tasking
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Chrono - Multiple Stopwatches Chrono is a simple Stopwatch app that enables you to launch multiple chronometers at the same time. The app, which allows you to label each chronometer you launch, is ideal for multi-tasking, sequencing complicated tasks smoothly. The app is great if or cooking , allowing you to track the time for different things you are cooking simultaneously. Or for sport events, where you want to track several participants at the same time. Functionalities - add unlimited chronometers and manage them independently - delete a chronometer when you are done using it - supports background mode - add a label to the stopwatches The app is free but a simple advertising banner is displayed on top. No fullscreen ads.
Multi
Easily measure multiple durations simultaneously for activities like relay races or club events. This app helps overcome challenges with distance, multiple participants, and limited hands for accurate timekeeping.
- Measure multiple times simultaneously
- Ideal for relay races
- Useful for club activity managers
- Overcomes distance limitations
- Supports starter's voice activation
- Designed for multiple participants
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This is the best application for club activity managers and others who need to measure multiple times at the same time! Do you have any of the following problems when measuring times? - The start and finish points are too far apart to measure accurate times. - You want to start using the starter's voice. - I want to measure the time of each section in a relay race. - I want to measure the time of multiple people, but I don't have enough hands. This application was developed in response to such requests and can be used in various situations. In many short distance events, it is difficult to measure accurate times with a conventional stopwatch. We have also devised a system that can be used not only by managers of club activities, but also in everyday life. We hope you will use this application for a variety of purposes. We are developing this application based on your opinions. We would be happy to hear your opinions without hesitation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Multi at 5.0 against Chrono's 3.9. Multi also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Multi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multi 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chrono ships an update every 18 months, Multi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chrono | Multi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FB PUBLISHING LLC | Koki Osada |
Customer experience
Chrono
Multi
In-app purchases
Chrono
No in-app purchases
Multi
- Upgrade$2.99









