Stopwatch´ vs Dot It Down
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.
Dot It Down
This task management app helps you organize everyday chores and habits without overwhelming you with overdue reminders. It automatically carries forward incomplete tasks and allows for flexible rescheduling, designed to reduce mental load and work offline.
- Automatic task carry-forward
- Flexible future date resetting
- Customizable reminders
- Quick task addition
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused, local data storage
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DiD is a simple task app built for those who don't want a whole system to manage their everyday. It's built around a simple idea: your task list should work the way your mind does. Not a graveyard of overdue reminders, but a running list that moves forward with you. Designed for home managers, busy parents, and scattered thinkers, use it for: ... The bill you nearly forgot. ... The wet laundry in the washer. ... The habit you’re TRYING to build. ... A book you were recommended. ... The detergent you need to buy. Key Features: ... Incomplete tasks from today are automatically carried forward to tomorrow if "Push if incomplete" is on for the task. No overdue or RED notifications. Life is random, and you shouldn't feel guilty about not being able to keep up ALL THE TIME. DiD keeps up with you! ... "Reset future dates on completion" for pushed repeating tasks to adjust the future dates based on when you actually complete it. Some days you need a break from routine and want to jump back in without resetting the whole system. ... Only set reminders for the tasks you want so you're not bombarded with notifications. DiD is designed to free up your mental load, not add to it. ... Had a random chore pop into your head. Don't break the flow. Add a task quickly on the homepage without getting sucked in. DiD is designed for quick use, not to maximize your time in the app. ... Privacy first. Your data lives on your phone. No data collection or selling. You have total ownership over your data. ...That means it works completely offline. On a hike. In a plane. In that corner of your home the WIFI doesn't reach. ... No subscription. Just a one time payment to buy the offline app, and use it for life. Over time, you’ll notice patterns in your one-off tasks and turn them into routines. Changing towels. Watering plants. Swapping toothbrushes. All the small things bouncing around in your mind finally have a place to live. DID helps you stop juggling tasks in your head and start living in the present.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dot It Down at none against Stopwatch´'s shown. Dot It Down also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stopwatch´'s advantage is ratings volume (305 vs 2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Dot It Down sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dot It Down holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch´ has 305 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, Dot It Down every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stopwatch´ | Dot It Down |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (305 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 305 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The App Tower Inc. | Ammani Nair |
Customer experience
Stopwatch´
Dot It Down
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
Dot It Down
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stopwatch´
- Ad Removal$4.99
Dot It Down
- Lifetime Access$14.99
