# About Timers vs Multicolor Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Multicolor Stopwatch at 5.0 against About Timers's 4.5. Multicolor Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). About Timers's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Multicolor Stopwatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multicolor Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: About Timers has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

About Timers ships an update fortnightly, Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | About Timers | Multicolor Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gertjan.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244161076) | [MOSHIMORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750585147) |

## What reviewers say

### About Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches, Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Completion notifications, Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow), Reliable background operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Multicolor Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers high-precision time measurement with lap and split time tracking. Customize your experience with multiple color themes, adjustable font sizes, and the ability to run up to ten stopwatches simultaneously, even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** High-precision 1/1000 second measurement, Lap and split time tracking, Up to 10 simultaneous stopwatches, Background measurement support, Customizable color themes and dark mode, Adjustable font size

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is About Timers free?

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

### Is Multicolor Stopwatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, About Timers or Multicolor Stopwatch?

Multicolor Stopwatch is rated higher. About Timers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Multicolor Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do About Timers or Multicolor Stopwatch have ads?

Both About Timers and Multicolor Stopwatch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, About Timers or Multicolor Stopwatch?

About Timers ships an update fortnightly, and Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. Most recently, About Timers was updated on October 6, 2026 and Multicolor Stopwatch on October 2, 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.*