# Stop Watch vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is price: MultiTimer at Free against Stop Watch's $0.99. MultiTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 5). Stop Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MultiTimer is free to download; Stop Watch costs $0.99 up front. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.7 for MultiTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K 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 79% of MultiTimer's.

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, MultiTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 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)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 98 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) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## 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-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


## 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 is rated higher. Stop Watch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Stop Watch or MultiTimer have ads?

Neither Stop Watch nor MultiTimer shows ads.

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

Stop Watch ships an update every 4 months, and MultiTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stop Watch was updated on September 4, 2026 and MultiTimer on September 25, 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.*