Comparison

Spacebar Counter vs Stopwatch Journal

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

Head to head
About

Spacebar Counter

Features
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The iOS Spacebar Counter App (also known as the Counter Clicker App) that you can download from the App Store, was inspired by our popular online Spacebar Counter and molded to perfection with suggestions by our web visitors. Our visitors wanted a standalone application that does not require an Internet connection (unlike the online version), and they wanted to be able to count many things at the same time. We were happy to comply with visitors' requests. This app does not require the Internet after it has been installed on your device, and you can count up to four things at the same time. Its potential uses are endless. For example, use it to keep track of and count sports scores, family card games, board games, accomplishments, knitting progress, crochet tally, and so much more. We hope the Spacebar Counter App will become your go-to app for keeping track of and counting different fun activities in your life.

About

Stopwatch Journal

Features
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Stopwatch Journal is a precise stopwatch and countdown timer that remembers every run. Instead of timing something and losing the result the moment you reset, Stopwatch Journal saves each session — elapsed time, mode, and every lap — to a journal you can revisit, review, and analyze. Time your way with two modes. Use count-up to measure how long something takes, or set a target and use count-down for intervals, workouts, cooking, and focus sessions. Record laps while the clock runs to break a session into meaningful splits, then keep them for later. Everything you time is saved automatically: - Capture laps with split and total times as you go - Browse past runs in a clean History tab - Spot trends and patterns in the Analysis tab - Choose from multiple stopwatch faces to suit your style - Import and export your journal to move it between devices Stopwatch Journal is designed for practical, repeatable use — training splits, study intervals, kitchen timers, practice sessions, or any routine worth measuring. The interface stays out of your way so you can start, lap, and save in seconds, then come back later to see your progress. Available in many languages with light and dark themes, Stopwatch Journal gives you a dependable timing companion that keeps a full record of your work — not just the current run.

Screenshots

Spacebar Counter3 screens
Stopwatch Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stopwatch Journal at Free against Spacebar Counter's $0.99. Stopwatch Journal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 44 months). Spacebar Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stopwatch Journal is free to download; Spacebar Counter costs $0.99 up front. Stopwatch Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Spacebar Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spacebar Counter ships an update every 44 months, Stopwatch Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Spacebar Counter versus Stopwatch Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacebar CounterStopwatch Journal
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH ValeurWaldKlang Company

In-app purchases

None

Spacebar Counter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stopwatch Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro — 3 Months$1.993 Months
  • Pro — Yearly$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Spacebar Counter free?
Spacebar Counter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch Journal free?
Stopwatch Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spacebar Counter or Stopwatch Journal have ads?
Both Spacebar Counter and Stopwatch Journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spacebar Counter or Stopwatch Journal?
Spacebar Counter ships an update every 44 months, and Stopwatch Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spacebar Counter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Stopwatch Journal on October 29, 2026.

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