Comparison

Chronometer and Countdown HD vs Stopwatch°

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 4 independent stopwatches
  • Lap timing for up to 8 events
  • 4 independent countdown timers
  • Adjustable countdown times
  • Synchronization buttons
  • Background operation
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Stopwatch°4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chronometer and Countdown HD versus Stopwatch°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronometer and Countdown HDStopwatch°
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniKai Oelfke

Customer experience

Chronometer and Countdown HD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Stopwatch°

All ratings314 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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

None

Chronometer and Countdown HD

No in-app purchases

None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chronometer and Countdown HD free?
Chronometer and Countdown HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chronometer and Countdown HD or Stopwatch°?
Stopwatch° is rated higher. Chronometer and Countdown HD averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 316 ratings.
Do Chronometer and Countdown HD or Stopwatch° have ads?
Neither Chronometer and Countdown HD nor Stopwatch° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chronometer and Countdown HD or Stopwatch°?
Chronometer and Countdown HD ships an update every 42 months, and Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chronometer and Countdown HD was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stopwatch° on October 22, 2026.

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