Comparison

SimpleStopWatch vs Stopwatch Skull

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

Head to head

Stopwatch that moves with you.

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

SimpleStopWatch

Features

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Simple stopwatch that is intuitive to use

About

Stopwatch Skull

Features

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Our stopwatch app offers a sleek and user-friendly interface to help you measure time with precision. Features include: - Start, stop, and reset functionality for accurate time tracking. - Lap recording to monitor multiple intervals seamlessly. - Customizable settings to tailor the app to your preferences. - Whether you're timing your workouts, cooking, or any other activity, our app provides the tools you need for precise time management.

Screenshots

SimpleStopWatch2 screens

Stopwatch Skull3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stopwatch Skull at none against SimpleStopWatch's shown. Stopwatch Skull also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleStopWatch ships an update every 3 weeks, Stopwatch Skull daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

SimpleStopWatch versus Stopwatch Skull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SimpleStopWatch	Stopwatch Skull
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Daily — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	takumi nagase	Hasancan Cakicioglu

In-app purchases

None

SimpleStopWatch

No in-app purchases

None

Stopwatch Skull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleStopWatch free?

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

Is Stopwatch Skull free?

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

Do SimpleStopWatch or Stopwatch Skull have ads?

SimpleStopWatch shows ads; Stopwatch Skull does not.

Which is updated more often, SimpleStopWatch or Stopwatch Skull?

SimpleStopWatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stopwatch Skull daily. Most recently, SimpleStopWatch was updated on November 12, 2026 and Stopwatch Skull on October 2, 2026.