Comparison

UpDownCounter vs iStopwatch

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

Head to head
About

UpDownCounter

Features
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The very easy to use counter for both counting up and counting down. A big, easy to find, touch button accompanied by a click sound, makes it possible to use without need to focus at the screen. Tap the button and count upwards. A tap at zero button resets to zero. Correction button for up or down depending of mode. Insert a number, execute, and the counter counts backwards to zero where a ping is heard. Button for +10 intended for approximate counting of a large amount. Last state is saved until next session.

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iStopwatch

Features
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A precision LCD-style stopwatch with lap tracking, volume key control, and customizable fonts. Whether you're timing a run, coaching a sport, or need a reliable counter for any task, iStopwatch delivers with style and accuracy. KEY FEATURES โ€ข LCD Display โ€” Authentic digital display with glowing digits, just like a real LCD stopwatch โ€ข Lap Tracking โ€” Record unlimited laps with fastest/slowest indicators โ€ข Volume Key Control โ€” Start, record, pause, and reset using your device's volume buttons โ€” no need to touch the screen โ€ข 6 Custom Fonts โ€” Choose from Digital-7, Orbitron, Share Tech Mono, VT323, Menlo, or SF Mono โ€ข 4 LCD Themes โ€” Switch between LCD Cyan, Green, Blue, or a dazzling Purple-Pink-Blue gradient โ€ข Haptic & Sound Feedback โ€” Feel and hear every action โ€ข Background Timing โ€” Keeps counting even when you switch apps โ€ข Copy Records โ€” Share your lap data instantly โ€ข Dark Mode โ€” Easy on the eyes, perfect for any lighting PERFECT FOR - Running and jogging - Swimming and cycling - Workout intervals - Cooking and baking - Lab experiments - Any timing task Download iStopwatch and time everything with precision.

Screenshots

UpDownCounter2 screens
iStopwatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iStopwatch at Free against UpDownCounter's $0.99. iStopwatch also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). UpDownCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

iStopwatch is free to download; UpDownCounter costs $0.99 up front. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpDownCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, iStopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
UpDownCounter versus iStopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpDownCounteriStopwatch
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdomesticusdevelopๆ™ฏ็‚ ้™ˆ

In-app purchases

None

UpDownCounter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is UpDownCounter free?
UpDownCounter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStopwatch free?
iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UpDownCounter or iStopwatch have ads?
iStopwatch shows ads; UpDownCounter does not.
Which is updated more often, UpDownCounter or iStopwatch?
UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, and iStopwatch monthly. Most recently, UpDownCounter was updated on October 14, 2026 and iStopwatch on October 1, 2026.

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