# Timer vs Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch at 5.0 against Timer's 4.4. Stopwatch also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (471 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 471 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update every 4 days, Stopwatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **471** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 28 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) | [Assem Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676020599) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multiple-stopwatch/id6450702248)

This app allows you to track multiple activities simultaneously with independent stopwatches. It offers persistent tracking even in the background, lap records, and customization options for each stopwatch. An optional Pro version unlocks unlimited stopwatches and advanced history features.

**Highlights:** Multiple independent stopwatches, Persistent background tracking, Lap records and history, Customizable themes, names, and icons, User-friendly interface, Unlimited stopwatches (Pro version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchHub - Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Stopwatch free?

Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Stopwatch?

Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timer or Stopwatch have ads?

Neither Timer nor Stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Stopwatch?

Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Stopwatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Stopwatch on November 3, 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.*