# Ultimate Stopwatch vs DrawRun

The clearest difference is price: DrawRun at Free against Ultimate Stopwatch's $3.99. DrawRun also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Ultimate Stopwatch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 55%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

DrawRun is free to download; Ultimate Stopwatch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ultimate Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Stopwatch has 70 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Ultimate Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 55% of DrawRun's.

Ultimate Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, DrawRun every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Stopwatch | DrawRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-stopwatch/id502096113/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawrun-easily-start-running/id1442873786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinetree Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/502096116) | [Jordi Bruin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154986448) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-stopwatch/id502096113)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This professional timing tool allows coaches and trainers to track multiple athletes and events simultaneously. It offers unlimited stopwatches, flexible race management, and detailed reporting for comprehensive performance analysis. Designed for efficient team and individual tracking.

**Highlights:** Unlimited stopwatches, Flexible race management, Unlimited laps, Background operation, Flexible timing adjustments, Detailed reporting, Customizable activity list

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Great for timing time trials
- ⏱️ Manages multiple swimmers/laps
- ⚙️ Easily set up practice groups
- 📤 Export time trials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Buttons too small & easy to miss
- 🔋 Drains battery like crazy
- ☁️ Wish for cloud space
- ↔️ Desire to move between devices
- 👨‍💼 Desire to share between staff

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App does not work in the background
- Constantly resets data
- UI keeps crashing

**Requested features**

- Make the lap button larger
- Cloud space for data
- Share data between staff members
- Apple Watch app
- Sort history by best lap


### DrawRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawrun-easily-start-running/id1442873786)

Visualize your running routes on a map by drawing them before or after your workout. Calculate distances and plan new paths in unfamiliar areas. The app supports both miles and kilometers for route planning.

**Highlights:** Draw running routes on a map, Calculate run distance, Plan new running paths, Supports miles and kilometers, Visualize routes before or after runs

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Stopwatch free?

Ultimate Stopwatch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DrawRun free?

DrawRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Stopwatch or DrawRun?

Ultimate Stopwatch is rated higher. Ultimate Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while DrawRun averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Stopwatch or DrawRun have ads?

Neither Ultimate Stopwatch nor DrawRun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Stopwatch or DrawRun?

Ultimate Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, and DrawRun every 11 days. Most recently, Ultimate Stopwatch was updated on October 26, 2026 and DrawRun 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.*