Comparison

Stopwatch‰ vs Patrolio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Large display
  • Simple design
  • Two-button operation
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate timing
Features
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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

About

Patrolio

Features
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This app helps people working on patrol create records from their work and submit to managers as reports.

Screenshots

Stopwatch‰2 screens
Patrolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Patrolio at none against Stopwatch‰'s shown. Patrolio also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, Patrolio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stopwatch‰ versus Patrolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch‰Patrolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCShivam Shivam

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

Patrolio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stopwatch‰

No in-app purchases

None

Patrolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch‰ free?
Stopwatch‰ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patrolio free?
Patrolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stopwatch‰ or Patrolio have ads?
Stopwatch‰ shows ads; Patrolio does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch‰ or Patrolio?
Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, and Patrolio every 2 days. Most recently, Stopwatch‰ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Patrolio on October 30, 2026.

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