# Stopwatch´ vs --Stop Watch--

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch´ | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id384131073/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305** | 252 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Tower Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552974553) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## 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


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

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.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch´ free?

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

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

--Stop Watch-- is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch´ or --Stop Watch--?

Stopwatch´ is rated higher. Stopwatch´ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch´ or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

Both Stopwatch´ and --Stop Watch-- show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch´ or --Stop Watch--?

Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, Stopwatch´ was updated on October 17, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on October 8, 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.*