# Stop Watch vs Multi

The clearest difference is price: Multi at Free against Stop Watch's $0.99. Multi also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (624 vs 5). Stop Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Multi is free to download; Stop Watch costs $0.99 up front. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stop Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 624 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Stop Watch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Multi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Watch | Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id290414835/reviews)** | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **624** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakob Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268480296) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040)

This app offers multiple stopwatches with advanced features like parallel or sequential timing modes. It's designed for tracking multiple events or participants simultaneously, with customizable displays and background operation for accurate timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Parallel and Sprint modes, Customizable display options, Background operation, Apple Watch support, Haptic feedback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stopwatch Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Watch free?

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

### Is Multi free?

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

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

Stop Watch is rated higher. Stop Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Multi averages 4.5 from 624 ratings.

### Do Stop Watch or Multi have ads?

Neither Stop Watch nor Multi shows ads.

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

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