Stopwatch‰ vs BNStopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stopwatch‰
This utility app offers a straightforward stopwatch experience with a large, easy-to-read display and simple two-button operation. It's designed for users who need a no-fuss timer for quick and accurate timekeeping.
- Large display
- Simple design
- Two-button operation
- Easy to use
- Accurate timing
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This stopwatch has a perfectly simple design. With a large display and only two big buttons, users can easily operate it. Download now and enjoy the simplicity of this stopwatch. Check out other great apps from Tim O’s Studios
BNStopwatch
A digital stopwatch featuring large, bold numbers for easy readability from afar. It allows for lap time recording, color customization, and is available across multiple Apple devices. Ideal for various timing needs from sports to meetings.
- Large, clear display
- Lap time recording
- Color customization
- Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
- Ideal for presentations and games
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A digital stopwatch with big, bold numbers. Simple and easy to use. ■ Large, Clear Display The oversized numbers fill the screen, making them easy to read even from a distance. Perfect for group activities, parties, games, and sports timing. ■ Lap Time Recording Record and view lap times in a list. Great for sports training and performance tracking. ■ Color Customization Change the background and text colors to suit your style. ■ Multi-Device Support Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Use the iPad's large screen for meetings and events. Check your time at a glance with Apple Watch. ■ Perfect For ・Lightning talk (LT) time management ・Party and board game timers ・Sports timing and training ・Cooking and experiment timing ・Meeting and presentation time tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch‰ at 4.9 against BNStopwatch's 4.3. Stopwatch‰ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (87% vs 56%). BNStopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. BNStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch‰ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stopwatch‰ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch‰ has 32K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Stopwatch‰'s written reviews are positive against 56% of BNStopwatch's.
Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, BNStopwatch every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Stopwatch‰ | BNStopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (32K ratings) — better | 4.3 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | MOLABO |
Customer experience
Stopwatch‰
BNStopwatch
Bugs and requests
Stopwatch‰
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness
- Stopwatch resets or changes modes unexpectedly
Requested features
4 requests- Option to remove ads
- Ability to time laps
- Display minutes, hours, and seconds only
- Customizable background or themes
BNStopwatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stopwatch‰
No in-app purchases
BNStopwatch
- Upgrade$0.99
Questions
Is Stopwatch‰ free?
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