# Splitwatch vs Stopwatch for Track & Field

The clearest difference is rating: Splitwatch at 5.0 against Stopwatch for Track & Field's 4.6. Splitwatch also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). Stopwatch for Track & Field's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Splitwatch costs $2.99 and Stopwatch for Track & Field $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Splitwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch for Track & Field has 337 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Splitwatch's written reviews are positive against 81% of Stopwatch for Track & Field's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Splitwatch ships an update every 6 months, Stopwatch for Track & Field every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splitwatch | Stopwatch for Track & Field |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitwatch/id361007132/reviews)** | [4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-track-and-field/id664855413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGNETIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/361007136) | [German PARDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/664855416) |

## What reviewers say

### Splitwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitwatch/id361007132)

This interval stopwatch app is designed for track and swimming coaches and fans. It automatically calculates split breakdowns, provides closing splits, and allows for timing multiple competitors simultaneously. Users can record events, edit splits, and generate detailed reports.

**Highlights:** Automatic split breakdown calculation, Closing splits and split summary, Multiwatch mode for multiple competitors, Editable individual splits, Generate and email/print split reports, Metric or English interval distances, Lap mode for distance-independent timing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch for Track & Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-track-and-field/id664855413)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

A professional stopwatch designed specifically for track and field events. It allows timing of single athletes with detailed splits or entire groups simultaneously, calculating estimated finish times in real-time. The app supports numerous track and field events and automatically stops at the final lap.

**Highlights:** Time single athletes or groups, Full split details, Real-time estimated finish times, Supports 30 individual events, Supports 13 relay distances, Automatic final lap stop, Save and export timing history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splitwatch free?

Splitwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopwatch for Track & Field free?

Stopwatch for Track & Field costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Splitwatch or Stopwatch for Track & Field?

Splitwatch is rated higher. Splitwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stopwatch for Track & Field averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do Splitwatch or Stopwatch for Track & Field have ads?

Neither Splitwatch nor Stopwatch for Track & Field shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splitwatch or Stopwatch for Track & Field?

Splitwatch ships an update every 6 months, and Stopwatch for Track & Field every 5 weeks. Most recently, Splitwatch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stopwatch for Track & Field on October 16, 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.*