Chronometer and Countdown HD vs Stopwatch°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronometer and Countdown HD
This utility app transforms your iPad into a versatile multi-stopwatch and multi-countdown timer. It's ideal for timing sporting events, athletic training, or motor racing, allowing simultaneous use of multiple timers and lap measurements.
- 4 independent stopwatches
- Lap timing for up to 8 events
- 4 independent countdown timers
- Adjustable countdown times
- Synchronization buttons
- Background operation
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"Chronometer and Countdown HD" turns your iPad into a multi-stopwatch / multi-countdown timer. Useful in sporting competitions or during athletic training to measure athletic performance, in motor racing and wherever it is necessary to use one or more stopwatches / countdown (simultaneously). Features: - 4 independent chronometer (You can use them simultaneously together with the 4 countdowns) - Interruption and resumption of the stopwatches counting (independently one from another) - "Lap" for measuring the arrival of two subsequent events for each chronometer (total of 8 events simultaneously) - 4 countdown (independent and simultaneously) with remaining time adjustable (using the numeric keypad of the device) - synchronization buttons for all stopwatches and for all countdowns - chronometers and countdowns active even when the application is in the background
Stopwatch°
This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.
- Multiple stopwatches
- Simultaneous activity timing
- Full-screen mode
- Intuitive interface
- CSV data export
- Ad-free experience
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Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch° at 98% against Chronometer and Countdown HD's 0%. Stopwatch° also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.0). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Stopwatch° is free to download; Chronometer and Countdown HD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 316 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chronometer and Countdown HD's written reviews are positive against 98% of Stopwatch°'s.
Chronometer and Countdown HD ships an update every 42 months, Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronometer and Countdown HD | Stopwatch° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (316 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 98.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 316 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Kai Oelfke |
Customer experience
Chronometer and Countdown HD
Stopwatch°
Bugs and requests
Chronometer and Countdown HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Stopwatch°
Reported bugs
1 issue- CSV export not working (produces empty email)
Requested features
14 requests- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
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- Make it float on the Lock Screen
- Add dark mode option
- Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
- Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
- Make delete confirmation optional
- Full screen option
- Make available for Apple Watch
- Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
- Rename folders
In-app purchases
Chronometer and Countdown HD
No in-app purchases
Stopwatch°
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chronometer and Countdown HD free?
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