# bigstopwatch vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is rating: bigstopwatch at 5.0 against --Stop Watch--'s 4.5. bigstopwatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). --Stop Watch--'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 75). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. bigstopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

bigstopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 252 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of bigstopwatch's written reviews are positive against 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.

bigstopwatch ships an update every 6 months, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bigstopwatch | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigstopwatch/id301615836/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuki Yasoshima](https://appshunter.io/developer/286550473) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### bigstopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigstopwatch/id301615836)

This app offers a stopwatch with both analog and digital displays. The majority of the screen acts as a large button for starting and stopping measurements, with other functions accessible via text labels.

**Highlights:** Analog and digital display, Large start/stop button, Countdown preparation, Lap/split time recording, Reset measurement, View next/previous lap

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless functionality
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 👍 Smooth transitions between portrait and landscape
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Minimalist and beautiful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with iOS 8 and newer
- 🔋 Potential battery drain when running in the background

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable performance when multitasking on iOS 8+
- Occasional freezing when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add a pure black background option
- Implement a countdown timer feature
- Add the ability to save and export lap times


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bigstopwatch free?

bigstopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, bigstopwatch or --Stop Watch--?

bigstopwatch is rated higher. bigstopwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do bigstopwatch or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

--Stop Watch-- shows ads; bigstopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, bigstopwatch or --Stop Watch--?

bigstopwatch ships an update every 6 months, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, bigstopwatch was updated on August 26, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on September 8, 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.*