# Big Stopwatch™ vs 1Stopwatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Stopwatch at 100% against Big Stopwatch™'s 44%. 1Stopwatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Big Stopwatch™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Stopwatch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

1Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Stopwatch™ has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Big Stopwatch™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of 1Stopwatch's.

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, 1Stopwatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Stopwatch™ | 1Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-stopwatch/id622509131/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1stopwatch/id1672759794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [兴华 范](https://appshunter.io/developer/440983944) |

## 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


### 1Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1stopwatch/id1672759794)

This utility app enhances your device's display with a stopwatch that can be shown on the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Control Center. It offers history records with iCloud sync, customizable tick sounds, and Siri integration for hands-free control.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island stopwatch display, Lock Screen and Control Center integration, History records with iCloud Sync, Multiple tick sound options, Siri voice commands for start/stop

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Stopwatch™ free?

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

### Is 1Stopwatch free?

1Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Stopwatch™ or 1Stopwatch?

1Stopwatch is rated higher. Big Stopwatch™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while 1Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Big Stopwatch™ or 1Stopwatch have ads?

Neither Big Stopwatch™ nor 1Stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Stopwatch™ or 1Stopwatch?

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and 1Stopwatch fortnightly. Most recently, Big Stopwatch™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and 1Stopwatch on October 20, 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.*