# Big Stopwatch™ vs Multicolor Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Multicolor Stopwatch at 5.0 against Big Stopwatch™'s 4.5. Multicolor Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Big Stopwatch™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multicolor Stopwatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Big Stopwatch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Multicolor Stopwatch 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.

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Stopwatch™ | Multicolor Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [MOSHIMORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750585147) |

## 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


### Multicolor Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers high-precision time measurement with lap and split time tracking. Customize your experience with multiple color themes, adjustable font sizes, and the ability to run up to ten stopwatches simultaneously, even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** High-precision 1/1000 second measurement, Lap and split time tracking, Up to 10 simultaneous stopwatches, Background measurement support, Customizable color themes and dark mode, Adjustable font size

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Stopwatch™ free?

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

### Is Multicolor Stopwatch free?

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

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

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

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

Multicolor Stopwatch shows ads; Big Stopwatch™ does not.

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

Big Stopwatch™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. Most recently, Big Stopwatch™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Multicolor Stopwatch on October 18, 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.*