# Stopwatch´ vs Second Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch´ at 4.6 against Second Stopwatch's 2.9. Stopwatch´ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Second Stopwatch's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch´ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stopwatch´ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch´ has 317 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Stopwatch´'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Second Stopwatch's.

Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, Second Stopwatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch´ | Second Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id384131073/reviews)** | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Tower Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552974553) | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch´

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id384131073)

This application provides a straightforward and accurate stopwatch functionality. It is designed for precise timekeeping with a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Precise stopwatch, Simple interface, Accurate timekeeping

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent stopwatch app
- ⌚ Realistic and stylish watch faces
- 📏 Accurate timing
- 🤾‍♂️ Great for sports and training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🔍 Small watch face on larger screens
- 🔄 Resets timer when app is closed
- 🕰️ Unaligned hands on watch face

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering the stopwatch display
- Timer jumping ahead unexpectedly
- Screen flickering/damage after prolonged use

**Requested features**

- Add lap/split time functionality
- Offer ad-free paid version
- Implement landscape mode support
- Add countdown timer feature


### Second Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299)

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch that exclusively counts in seconds. Its large, colorful buttons are designed for ease of use, simplifying precise measurements and calculations.

**Highlights:** Counts only in seconds, Large, colorful buttons, Easy to use interface, Simplifies math calculations, Precise measurements

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch´ free?

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

### Is Second Stopwatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch´ or Second Stopwatch?

Stopwatch´ is rated higher. Stopwatch´ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while Second Stopwatch averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch´ or Second Stopwatch have ads?

Both Stopwatch´ and Second Stopwatch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch´ or Second Stopwatch?

Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, and Second Stopwatch every 4 months. Most recently, Stopwatch´ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Second Stopwatch on October 24, 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.*