# Finger Timer vs BNStopwatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Finger Timer at none against BNStopwatch's 1. Finger Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (347 vs 26). BNStopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 16 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BNStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Finger Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Finger Timer against 4.3 for BNStopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finger Timer has 347 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Finger Timer's written reviews are positive against 63% of BNStopwatch's.

Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, BNStopwatch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finger Timer | BNStopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnstopwatch/id1082090048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu-Mao Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/492241617) | [MOLABO](https://appshunter.io/developer/409682566) |

## What reviewers say

### Finger Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-timer/id586062009)

This app functions as a speedcubing and speedstacking timer, offering a simple and elegant interface. It allows users to time their solves, track statistics like averages, and even connect to a display device for shared viewing. The app offers both free and full versions with varying features and limitations.

**Highlights:** Speedcubing timer, Speedstacking timer, Automatic statistics tracking, Display connection, Scramble generation, Ao5 and Ao12 calculation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice timer with no ads
- 🚀 Great portable timer
- 💡 Useful for cubing and speed stacking
- 🚀 Accurate and efficient timer
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues (not starting/stopping properly)
- 🔧 Needs more features (save times, averages, etc.)
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔧 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not stopping/resetting properly
- Scrambles not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/view past times and averages
- Expand to support more puzzle types (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
- Improve timer responsiveness and reliability
- Provide an ad-free paid version


### BNStopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnstopwatch/id1082090048)

This digital stopwatch features a large, clear display with oversized numbers for easy readability from afar. It supports lap time recording, color customization, and is available across multiple Apple devices, making it ideal for various timing needs.

**Highlights:** Large, clear display, Lap time recording, Color customization, Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), Ideal for group activities and sports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finger Timer free?

Finger Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BNStopwatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Finger Timer or BNStopwatch?

BNStopwatch is rated higher. Finger Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while BNStopwatch averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Finger Timer or BNStopwatch have ads?

BNStopwatch shows ads; Finger Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Finger Timer or BNStopwatch?

Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, and BNStopwatch every 4 days. Most recently, Finger Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and BNStopwatch on October 12, 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.*