# Stopwatch% vs Lapper

The clearest difference is price: Lapper at Free against Stopwatch%'s $0.99. Stopwatch%'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lapper is free to download; Stopwatch% costs $0.99 up front. Lapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stopwatch% asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch% ships an update every 9 months, Lapper every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch% | Lapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id505896404/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **155** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Longwave Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507791927) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch%

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id505896404)

A straightforward stopwatch app featuring a large, clear display and intuitive two-button operation. It offers multiple time display options, including full seconds, tenths, and hundredths of a second, optimized for both iPad and iPhone Retina displays.

**Highlights:** Large display, Two-button operation, Full seconds display, Tenths of a second display, Hundredths of a second display, Retina display support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Large, clear display
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 🔒 No ads in paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant prompts to rate the app
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📱 Compatibility issues on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Rotation not working on all devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape

**Requested features**

- Add lap/split time functionality
- Customizable display options
- Audio cues or alerts


### Lapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapper-lap-timer-plus-coach/id6463862718)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Mode Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Coach Mode Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch% free?

Stopwatch% costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lapper free?

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

### Do Stopwatch% or Lapper have ads?

Neither Stopwatch% nor Lapper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch% or Lapper?

Stopwatch% ships an update every 9 months, and Lapper every 7 months. Most recently, Stopwatch% was updated on October 13, 2026 and Lapper on October 11, 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.*