# Stopwatch + reading out loud vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch + reading out loud at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch + reading out loud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud against 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Stopwatch + reading out loud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Stop Watch Timer's.

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch + reading out loud | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch + reading out loud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045)

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous stopwatches, Lap and split time measurement, Audible readout of measured times, Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views, Screen orientation lock, Countdown timer before start, Customizable button sounds and vibrations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Stop Watch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Lap time and elapsed time tracking, Multi-watch functionality, Haptic feedback, Customizable interface, Home screen widgets, Media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch + reading out loud or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?

Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; Stopwatch + reading out loud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch + reading out loud was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on October 12, 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.*