# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Stopwatch for Sport & Work

The clearest difference is ads: Stopwatch for Sport & Work at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Stopwatch for Sport & Work also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 494) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stopwatch for Sport & Work sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.6 for Stopwatch for Sport & Work. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 46% of Stopwatch for Sport & Work's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Stopwatch for Sport & Work every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Stopwatch for Sport & Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.6 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-sport-and-work/id1552600191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 494 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Volodymyr Lisovyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497420593) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### Stopwatch for Sport & Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-for-sport-and-work/id1552600191)

This app helps you measure, track, and analyze time for various activities like sports, work, and hobbies. It offers cross-device syncing, organized time grouping, and the ability to run multiple timers simultaneously. Stay focused and manage your time effectively with its simple interface and background operation.

**Highlights:** Cross-device time measurement syncing, Group time measurements by boards, Run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, Simple and intuitive interface, Run stopwatch in the background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stopwatch Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | one-time |
| Entire Life | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopwatch for Sport & Work free?

Stopwatch for Sport & Work is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Stopwatch for Sport & Work?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Stopwatch for Sport & Work averages 4.6 from 494 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Stopwatch for Sport & Work have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Stopwatch for Sport & Work does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Stopwatch for Sport & Work?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Stopwatch for Sport & Work every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stopwatch for Sport & Work on October 24, 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.*