# Easy Stop Watch&Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch & Countdown at 4.1 against Easy Stop Watch&Timer's 2.1. Stopwatch & Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 39 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 30%). Easy Stop Watch&Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Easy Stop Watch&Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Stop Watch&Timer has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Easy Stop Watch&Timer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

Easy Stop Watch&Timer ships an update every 39 months, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Stop Watch&Timer | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-stop-watch-and-timer/id509970189/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life &Science Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121866034) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Stop Watch&Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-stop-watch-and-timer/id509970189)

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch and timer. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations, offering simple controls for starting, stopping, resetting, and setting countdown durations with optional vibration and sound alerts.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch functionality, Countdown timer, Portrait and landscape mode, Vibration and sound alerts, Reset functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple interface
- 🚀 Easy to operate
- 💡 Good basic stopwatch and timer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable/unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Inability to reset timer/stopwatch
- 📢 Distracting ads
- 🔋 Stops working when screen is locked

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets to zero unexpectedly
- Stopwatch does not record time accurately
- App freezes or crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Add start/stop buttons
- Implement reset functionality
- Allow timer to run in background
- Provide instructions/guidance on usage


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Stop Watch&Timer free?

Easy Stop Watch&Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy Stop Watch&Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?

Stopwatch & Countdown is rated higher. Easy Stop Watch&Timer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Easy Stop Watch&Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Easy Stop Watch&Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Stop Watch&Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?

Easy Stop Watch&Timer ships an update every 39 months, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Easy Stop Watch&Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on October 22, 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.*