Comparison

PiTimer vs DsStopWatch

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

Head to head
About

PiTimer

This app offers a clear, visual countdown timer. It's ideal for situations requiring a visual representation of remaining time, particularly helpful for managing children's activities at home or in educational settings.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation
  • Simple countdown timer
  • Useful for children
  • Clean interface
  • Ideal for home and class
Features
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PiTimer is a clean and simple visual timer. It is useful for any situation where you want a visual representation of time remaining. This is especially useful for timing children at home or in class.

About

DsStopWatch

This utility allows for precise time measurement with multiple stopwatches. It offers real-time recording, saving, and copying of time data in CSV format. Advanced features include button operation customization, lock mode for preventing accidental presses, and the ability to synchronize operations.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Real-time time recording
  • Save and copy time records (CSV)
  • Customizable button operations
  • Lock mode for accidental presses
  • Light and dark screen modes
  • Operation cancellation and modification
Features
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1. How to operate (1) Button operation Operable buttons are colored. (2) Time record The measured time is recorded on the record screen in real time. To see the new record screen, press the Record> button. To see the old record screen, press the R button. To clear the time record, press the Clear All button twice. To save the time record, press the Save All button twice. Time record saves are overwritten each time. When you press the Copy button, the time record is copied to the clipboard in csv format, so you can paste it to Numbers etc. Selecting a name will display the selected person's time record. By selecting the unit distance for lap timing, the lap time for each unit distance is displayed. (3) Button operation reaction Vibration by button operation, click sound, support voice are possible. Operate with the Vibration button, Click button, and Voice button. (4) Name change You can change the name. Press the Name button or RUN button to enter LOCK mode, select a name to change the name, and press the return key to confirm the name change. Even if you change the name, pressing anything other than the return key cancels the name change. (5) LOCK mode Button operation can be prohibited to prevent erroneous button operation. If you press the Name button or RUN button to enter LOCK mode, button operation is prohibited. To cancel LOCK mode, press the Name button or LOCK button again. (6) Light screen and dark screen You can switch between light screen and dark screen. Please push the Light button or the Dark button. (7) Operation cancellation function The operation cancellation function can cancel the button operation. Only the last button operation can be canceled. Press the Undo button immediately after pressing the button. (8) Operation change function The operation change function can cancel and change the button operation. Only the last button operation can be changed. Immediately after pressing the button, press the Undo button, press the Sync button, and then press the button you want to change. (9) Operation addition function Operation addition function can be added by synchronizing button operation. It can be added in sync with the last button operation. Immediately after pressing the button, press the Sync button, then press the button you want to add. (10) Select mode Select mode allows you to operate multiple buttons at the same time. Press the Sel button to switch to select mode, select multiple buttons you want to operate at the same time, and then press the Sel button at the bottom. (11) Tapping mode The tapping mode allows you to tap first and then assign the tapping operation to any button on the stopwatch. Press the Tap button to switch to tapping mode, press the Tapping button, then press the button you want to assign to the stopwatch. You can also use A, G, 0 on the external keyboard and 0 on the numeric keypad instead of the Tapping button. The Tapping button can be memorized up to 10 times. 2. Operation Lap time and total time are displayed repeatedly in the range from 00:00.0 to 59:99.9. The time record on the record screen is displayed repeatedly in the range from 0:00:00.0 to 9:59:59.9. The Lap button also displays the number of Laps. The Lap button repeats the display in the range from 0 to 9. Lap on the record screen is displayed repeatedly in the range from 0 to 99. The resolution of the time display is 0.1 seconds, but the internal time is measured with a higher resolution. The action of each button starts at the moment the button is pressed and released. (Same as apple genuine app.) Even if you quit the app or turn off the power of the smartphone, it will continue to keep time when you start the app. There is no background processing, so this app will not drain your battery when you close it.

Screenshots

PiTimer3 screens
DsStopWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DsStopWatch at 4.3 against PiTimer's 3.0. DsStopWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PiTimer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DsStopWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DsStopWatch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiTimer ships an update every 5 months, DsStopWatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PiTimer versus DsStopWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiTimerDsStopWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DescalzoRyuichi Kato

Customer experience

PiTimer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%

DsStopWatch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PiTimer

One-time6
  • Chocolate Bar$0.99
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Doughnut$2.99
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  • Coffee-themed Beverage$4.99
  • Bag of Coffee$14.99
  • Sack of Coffee$29.99
None

DsStopWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiTimer free?
PiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DsStopWatch free?
DsStopWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PiTimer or DsStopWatch?
DsStopWatch is rated higher. PiTimer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DsStopWatch averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do PiTimer or DsStopWatch have ads?
Neither PiTimer nor DsStopWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiTimer or DsStopWatch?
PiTimer ships an update every 5 months, and DsStopWatch every 2 months. Most recently, PiTimer was updated on October 5, 2026 and DsStopWatch on September 27, 2026.

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