# Stop Watch Awake vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Watch Awake | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch-awake/id1659161266/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oceano Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/940344764) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Watch Awake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch-awake/id1659161266)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*