# StudyLap vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyLap at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. StudyLap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StudyLap asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StudyLap against 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Stop Watch Timer has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

StudyLap ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyLap | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studylap/id612238782/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Katsuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/557557553) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyLap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studylap/id612238782)

This utility app functions as a lap timer with customizable sound alarms for each interval. It offers a grid view, unlimited lap counts, and the ability to email timer results. Users can also edit task names and choose to display milliseconds.

**Highlights:** Grid view, Sound alarm per lap, Unlimited lap count, Email timer results, Edit task names, Display milliseconds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Stop Watch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Lap time and elapsed time tracking, Multi-watch functionality, Haptic feedback, Customizable interface, Home screen widgets, Media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyLap free?

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

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StudyLap or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

StudyLap is rated higher. StudyLap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do StudyLap or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?

Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; StudyLap does not.

### Which is updated more often, StudyLap or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

StudyLap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, StudyLap was updated on September 18, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on September 26, 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.*