# Big Stopwatch™ vs Smart Stopwatch and Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Stopwatch and Timer at 5.0 against Big Stopwatch™'s 4.5. Big Stopwatch™'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. Smart Stopwatch and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Big Stopwatch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Stopwatch™ has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Stopwatch™ | Smart Stopwatch and Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-stopwatch/id622509131/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Stopwatch™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-stopwatch/id622509131)

This utility app offers a precise stopwatch with both digital and analog displays, accurate to 1/100 of a second. It supports unlimited lap recording and allows you to easily copy lap times to your clipboard. The app features an elegant metallic design for a refined user experience.

**Highlights:** Analog stopwatch interface, Digital display to 1/100 sec, Unlimited lap recording, Copy lap records to clipboard, Elegant metallic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Stopwatch and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596)

This free utility app offers both a stopwatch and a countdown timer. It's designed for various activities like sports, cooking, and games, with features like lap recording and customizable alarms. The app runs in the background and supports multiple screens.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch mode, Countdown timer mode, Lap recording, Customizable alarms, Background operation, Timer presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever one-time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Stopwatch™ free?

Big Stopwatch™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Stopwatch and Timer free?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Stopwatch™ or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is rated higher. Big Stopwatch™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Smart Stopwatch and Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Big Stopwatch™ or Smart Stopwatch and Timer have ads?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; Big Stopwatch™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Stopwatch™ or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Big Stopwatch™ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart Stopwatch and Timer on October 5, 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.*