Comparison

Stop Watch vs Stopwatch°

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
Read full description

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

Stopwatch°

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Simultaneous activity timing
  • Full-screen mode
  • Intuitive interface
  • CSV data export
  • Ad-free experience
Read full description

Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/#privacy

Screenshots

Stop Watch4 screens
Stopwatch°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stopwatch° at Free against Stop Watch's $0.99. Stopwatch° also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Stopwatch° is free to download; Stop Watch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stop Watch against 4.8 for Stopwatch°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 314 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 98% of Stopwatch°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stop Watch versus Stopwatch°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop WatchStopwatch°
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (314 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakob AdamsKai Oelfke

Customer experience

Stop Watch

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

Stopwatch°

All ratings314 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

User reviews

Stop Watch

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for tracking splits
  • 👍 Records lap and cumulative times
  • 👍 Exports data to CSV/Excel
  • 👍 Saves sessions for later
  • 👍 Accurate timing

Room to improve

  • 👎 Perceived as a free app
  • 👎 Lacks seconds/milliseconds setting (older reviews)
  • 👎 Crashes frequently (especially with OS updates)
  • 👎 Strobe light feature is confusing
  • 👎 Buttons can be hard to see/press

Stopwatch°

From 314 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🆓 Free with no ads
  • ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
  • 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
  • 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
  • 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
  • ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
  • ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

Bugs and requests

Stop Watch

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes when hitting lap or reset
  • Stopped working with iOS 8
  • App crashes
  • Freezes after 70+ laps
  • Pauses momentarily when pressing lap
Show 7 more
  • Restarts and resets when leaving and returning
  • Shuts down when lap button is pressed
  • Constant crash with new OS
  • App shuts down each time a button is pressed
  • Crashes when saving data
  • Disappears off screen after several seconds
  • Older stored data issues

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add seconds/milliseconds setting
  • Temporarily disable 'Stop' button
  • Larger lap indicator
  • Option to disable strobe light
  • Full screen blink for lap confirmation
Show 13 more
  • Save data with dates/times
  • Make buttons bigger
  • Half screen for start/stop, other half for lap/reset
  • Run in background
  • Visual feedback for lap button press (flash screen)
  • Add shake to start/stop/lap
  • Improve outdoor visibility of numbers
  • Option to turn sound feedback on/off
  • Volume control for sound feedback
  • Track multiple swimmers simultaneously
  • Sum race total
  • Background running ability
  • Final lap total and final race total

Stopwatch°

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • CSV export not working (produces empty email)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Periodically ask for rating after extended use
  • Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
  • Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
  • Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
  • Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
Show 9 more
  • Make it float on the Lock Screen
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
  • Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
  • Make delete confirmation optional
  • Full screen option
  • Make available for Apple Watch
  • Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
  • Rename folders

In-app purchases

None

Stop Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stop Watch free?
Stop Watch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stop Watch or Stopwatch°?
Stop Watch and Stopwatch° are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 314 ratings respectively.
Do Stop Watch or Stopwatch° have ads?
Neither Stop Watch nor Stopwatch° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop Watch or Stopwatch°?
Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, and Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Watch was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stopwatch° on October 17, 2026.

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