# Stopwatch + reading out loud vs Stopwatch°

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stopwatch° at every 2 weeks against Stopwatch + reading out loud's every 23 months. Stopwatch° also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 77%) and ratings volume (325 vs 14). Stopwatch + reading out loud's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud against 4.8 for Stopwatch°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 325 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Stopwatch + reading out loud's written reviews are positive against 98% of Stopwatch°'s.

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch + reading out loud | Stopwatch° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews)** | [4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **325** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) |

## 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


### Stopwatch°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733)

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Simultaneous activity timing, Full-screen mode, Intuitive interface, CSV data export, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
- 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
- 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
- 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
- ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
- ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- CSV export not working (produces empty email)

**Requested features**

- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

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

### Is Stopwatch° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Stopwatch°?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is rated higher. Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 325 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch + reading out loud or Stopwatch° have ads?

Neither Stopwatch + reading out loud nor Stopwatch° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch + reading out loud or Stopwatch°?

Stopwatch + reading out loud ships an update every 23 months, and Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch + reading out loud was updated on November 7, 2026 and Stopwatch° on November 7, 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.*