# Stopwatch´ vs Dot It Down

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch´ | Dot It Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id384131073/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-it-down/id6793665202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **305** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Tower Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552974553) | [Ammani Nair](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793665204) |

## 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


### Dot It Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-it-down/id6793665202)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic task carry-forward, Flexible future date resetting, Customizable reminders, Quick task addition, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch´ free?

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

### Is Dot It Down free?

Dot It Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch´ or Dot It Down?

Dot It Down is rated higher. Stopwatch´ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Dot It Down averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch´ or Dot It Down have ads?

Stopwatch´ shows ads; Dot It Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch´ or Dot It Down?

Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, and Dot It Down every 3 days. Most recently, Stopwatch´ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dot It Down on October 1, 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.*