Comparison

Stopwatch´ vs Timy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stopwatch´

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
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A simple, precise stopwatch.

About

Timy

This app offers a clean and intuitive timer, stopwatch, and laps functionality. Its gesture-driven interface ensures readability and ease of use, even when multitasking. While free, an in-app purchase unlocks advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Multiple timers
  • Screen stays bright
  • Gesture-driven interface
  • Customizable colors
  • Unlimited pages
  • Custom notification sounds
Features
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Timy, a flexible, clean timer app, without a cluttered interface! Some of the nice things: ▸ Free ▸ Screen doesn't dim ▸ Big bright readable screen ▸ Gesture driven interface ▸ Easily make multiple timers ▸ No cluttered screen Because of the gesture driven interface, Timy works great in any situation, even if your are in the middle of something. Timy is free, but if you want some additional features, there is an in app purchase available. The premium features, lets you: ▸ Change timer colors ▸ Create unlimited pages ▸ Change countdown notification sound √ And off course you will be supporting future development of Timy!

Screenshots

Stopwatch´4 screens
Timy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch´ at 4.6 against Timy's 3.6. Stopwatch´ also leads on ratings volume (305 vs 19). Timy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch´ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch´ has 305 ratings behind it against 19, 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 63% of Timy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, Timy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stopwatch´ versus Timy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch´Timy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (305 ratings) — better3.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings305 — better19
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe App Tower Inc.Mediafloor

Customer experience

Stopwatch´

All ratings305 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews872 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative20.3%

Timy

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.4%

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

Timy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stopwatch´

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$4.99
1 purchases

Timy

One-time1
  • Premium timer, stopwatch, laps$1.99

Questions

Is Stopwatch´ free?
Stopwatch´ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timy free?
Timy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch´ or Timy?
Stopwatch´ is rated higher. Stopwatch´ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Timy averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Stopwatch´ or Timy have ads?
Stopwatch´ shows ads; Timy does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch´ or Timy?
Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, and Timy every 4 days. Most recently, Stopwatch´ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timy on October 8, 2026.

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