Comparison

Stop Watch Awake vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

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

Head to head
About

Stop Watch Awake

This utility app prevents your device from automatically locking while you are actively using the stopwatch function. It ensures the screen remains visible, allowing for uninterrupted timekeeping without needing to disable system-wide lock settings.

Highlights
  • Prevents auto screen lock
  • Keeps screen visible during stopwatch use
  • Dedicated stopwatch functionality
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Stop watch never sleeps. App prevents auto lock and keeps showing while using stop watch without going to lock screen.

About

Simple Stop Watch Timer

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
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This app is designed to mimic a real stop watch that is quick, easy, and intuitive, with features that enable you to use it effortlessly—even without looking at the screen. Lap Time and Elapsed Time: Capture both lap times and total elapsed time to track your progress accurately and easily. Multi-Watch: Need to have more than one stop watch running? Easily do so with the Multi-Watch feature! Start or stop all watches at the same or separate times and keep separate splits! Haptic Feedback: Feel the time! This app provides haptic feedback to keep you in the loop, whether you're starting, stopping, or resetting the timer. This tactile experience allows you to track time without having to glance at your device, making it perfect for athletes, chefs, and anyone on the go. Customizable Interface: The Simple Stop Watch Timer App allows you to customize the button size and location to match your preferences. With a user-friendly interface, you can tailor the app to your unique needs and enjoy a seamless time-tracking experience. Widgets for Convenience: Quick access, right from your home screen! This app comes with handy widgets that make tracking time a breeze. Choose from various widget sizes and styles to place on your home screen for easy access to the stopwatch whenever you need it. Media Sharing: The Simple Stop Watch App lets you share your timed achievements with friends, family, and social media with just a few taps. Celebrate your success and inspire others! Don't let time slip away—download the Simple Stop Watch Timer App today and experience time tracking like how it was back on a 1980s Stop Watch!

Screenshots

Stop Watch Awake2 screens
Simple Stop Watch Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop Watch Awake at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop Watch Awake asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stop Watch Awake against 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Stop Watch Timer has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Watch Awake ships an update every 7 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stop Watch Awake versus Simple Stop Watch Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop Watch AwakeSimple Stop Watch Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOceano Inc.Travis Menghini

Customer experience

Stop Watch Awake

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

Simple Stop Watch Timer

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stop Watch Awake

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Stop Watch Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Stop Watch Awake free?
Stop Watch Awake 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, Stop Watch Awake or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Stop Watch Awake is rated higher. Stop Watch Awake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.
Do Stop Watch Awake or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?
Both Stop Watch Awake and Simple Stop Watch Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Watch Awake or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Stop Watch Awake ships an update every 7 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop Watch Awake was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on October 12, 2026.

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