# Stopwatch‰ vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch‰ at none against --Stop Watch--'s 3. Stopwatch‰ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (32K vs 252). --Stop Watch--'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Stopwatch‰ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch‰ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch‰ has 32K ratings behind it against 252, 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 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.

Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch‰ | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id505889167/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 252 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch‰

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id505889167)

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.

**Highlights:** Large display, Simple design, Two-button operation, Easy to use, Accurate timing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Large, easy-to-read numbers
- 👍 Straightforward, no-frills design
- 👍 Reliable and accurate
- 👍 Useful for various timing needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Small ad banner can be distracting
- 🔍 Ads placed too close to buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness
- Stopwatch resets or changes modes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to time laps
- Display minutes, hours, and seconds only
- Customizable background or themes


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch‰ free?

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

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

--Stop Watch-- is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch‰ or --Stop Watch--?

Stopwatch‰ is rated higher. Stopwatch‰ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch‰ or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

Both Stopwatch‰ and --Stop Watch-- show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch‰ or --Stop Watch--?

Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, Stopwatch‰ was updated on October 20, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on October 16, 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.*