Stopwatch´ vs --Stop Watch--
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stopwatch´
This application provides a straightforward and accurate stopwatch functionality. It is designed for precise timekeeping with a clean interface.
- Precise stopwatch
- Simple interface
- Accurate timekeeping
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A simple, precise stopwatch.
--Stop Watch--
This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.
- Start timer
- Stop timer
- Reset timer
- Easy operation
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- How to operate - Press "Start" to start the stopwatch. Press "Stop" to stop the stopwatch. Press "Reset" to reset the stop watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: --Stop Watch-- at every 10 days against Stopwatch´'s monthly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Stopwatch´ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stopwatch´ against 4.5 for --Stop Watch--. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 305 and 252 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Stopwatch´'s written reviews are positive against 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.
Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stopwatch´ | --Stop Watch-- |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (305 ratings) — better | 4.5 (252 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 305 — better | 252 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The App Tower Inc. | Makiko Kawahara |
Customer experience
Stopwatch´
--Stop Watch--
Bugs and requests
Stopwatch´
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads covering the stopwatch display
- Timer jumping ahead unexpectedly
- Screen flickering/damage after prolonged use
Requested features
4 requests- Add lap/split time functionality
- Offer ad-free paid version
- Implement landscape mode support
- Add countdown timer feature
--Stop Watch--
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stopwatch´
- Ad Removal$4.99
--Stop Watch--
- Premium Plan (Monthly)$0.791 Month
- Premium Plan (Yearly)$3.951 Year
- Premium Plan (Lifetime)$9.19
