# Stop Watch vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is price: MultiTimer at Free against Stop Watch's $0.99. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and ratings volume (76 vs 5). Stop Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

MultiTimer is free to download; Stop Watch costs $0.99 up front. MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stop Watch against 4.8 for MultiTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 76 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Stop Watch's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, MultiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Watch | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id290414835/reviews) | [4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakob Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268480296) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id290414835)

This app provides a comprehensive stopwatch and timer solution for various activities. It allows for precise lap timing, event management, and data export. Ideal for athletes, coaches, and anyone needing accurate time tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple lap/split timing, Event naming and notes, Edit lap information, Multiple timers running simultaneously, Timer history and export (CSV), Millisecond precision timing, Distance and average speed calculations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timers, Lap feature for stopwatch, Audible alerts, Flashing display, Progress bar, Large, clear display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Watch free?

Stop Watch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Watch or MultiTimer?

Stop Watch and MultiTimer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 76 ratings respectively.

### Do Stop Watch or MultiTimer have ads?

MultiTimer shows ads; Stop Watch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Watch or MultiTimer?

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, and MultiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Stop Watch was updated on September 4, 2026 and MultiTimer on September 23, 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.*