Comparison

Chrono vs Multi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unlimited chronometers
  • Independent management
  • Labeled stopwatches
  • Background mode support
  • Delete chronometers
  • Ideal for multi-tasking
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Chrono3 screens
Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chrono versus Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronoMulti
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFB PUBLISHING LLCKoki Osada

Customer experience

Chrono

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Multi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chrono

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multi

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chrono or Multi?
Multi is rated higher. Chrono averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Multi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chrono or Multi have ads?
Both Chrono and Multi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chrono or Multi?
Chrono ships an update every 18 months, and Multi every 3 months. Most recently, Chrono was updated on September 14, 2026 and Multi on September 21, 2026.

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