Comparison

Stop Watch 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

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
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A Stop Watch that does everything you need! Great for coaches and individuals alike. Use it for track, swimming, running, biking, or anything else you can think of. "I used Stop Watch for a 6K race with 200+ runners shortly after I downloaded it. Stop Watch was supposed to be the backup timer. It turned out to be the only timer. The primary timer crapped out." - Bob B. Stop Watch presents a simple interface that allows you to: - Add as many laps/splits as you need (laps with the lap/split time and the total time!) - Add name and note information for the event - Edit individual lap information - Have multiple Stop Watches running at once in the background - Quickly view your stop watch history - Email a CSV Stop Watch also features: - Millisecond timing - Automatic time formatting - Distance and average speed calculations per split - Split time and total times per split - Timer continues while app is in the background - Automatic saving with a history to see and edit old data - Full user interaction while the timer is running - Optional countdown to timer start - A smaller timer that displays the current lap's time, in addition to the main timer that displays the total time. - Delete splits/laps whenever you need - Sort splits by first to last or last to first - Edit split names and numbers individually or all at once - Custom iPad interface - Operates in portrait or landscape mode - High performance CoreData data storage - High precision OpenAL audio feedback - Print your Stop Watch data to an AirPrint capable printer - Share your Stop Watch data directly to apps like Numbers - AirDrop sharing of your Stop Watch data Stop Watch also features a fully accurate timer! - Have multiple timers running at the same time (up to 64) to manage your life, kitchen, etc! For detailed information on all aspects of Stop Watch, please visit our website at www.pencilbusters.com and download the Stop Watch User Guide

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 Watch4 screens
Simple Stop Watch Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Stop Watch Timer at Free against Stop Watch's $0.99. Simple Stop Watch Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Stop Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stop Watch 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 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 100% of Simple Stop Watch Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stop Watch versus Simple Stop Watch Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop WatchSimple Stop Watch Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)4.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings526 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakob AdamsTravis Menghini

Customer experience

Stop Watch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral10.2%
Negative32.7%

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

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Stop Watch Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Stop Watch free?
Stop Watch costs $0.99, 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 or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Simple Stop Watch Timer is rated higher. Stop Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.
Do Stop Watch or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?
Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; Stop Watch does not.
Which is updated more often, Stop Watch or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop Watch was updated on September 4, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on August 8, 2026.

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