# bigstopwatch vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bigstopwatch at 95% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. bigstopwatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Stopwatch & Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. bigstopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

bigstopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bigstopwatch has 76 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of bigstopwatch's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

bigstopwatch ships an update every 9 months, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bigstopwatch | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigstopwatch/id301615836/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuki Yasoshima](https://appshunter.io/developer/286550473) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## 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


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bigstopwatch free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, bigstopwatch or Stopwatch & Countdown?

bigstopwatch is rated higher. bigstopwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do bigstopwatch or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; bigstopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, bigstopwatch or Stopwatch & Countdown?

bigstopwatch ships an update every 9 months, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, bigstopwatch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on October 22, 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.*