# Simple Stop Watch Timer vs StopWatch Quick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StopWatch Quick at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. StopWatch Quick also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer against 5.0 for StopWatch Quick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Stop Watch Timer has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Simple Stop Watch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, StopWatch Quick every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Stop Watch Timer | StopWatch Quick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-quick/id6746170205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) | [Matrix Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457004046) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### StopWatch Quick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-quick/id6746170205)

This utility app offers a simple and elegant timer with a clean interface and large, easy-to-use buttons. It supports dark mode and allows for effortless lap recording and resetting. Ideal for various timing needs like workouts or cooking.

**Highlights:** Simple, user-friendly interface, Large, tappable buttons, Dark mode support, Lap time tracking, Precise elapsed time display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

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

### Is StopWatch Quick free?

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

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

StopWatch Quick is rated higher. Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while StopWatch Quick averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple Stop Watch Timer or StopWatch Quick have ads?

Both Simple Stop Watch Timer and StopWatch Quick show ads.

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

Simple Stop Watch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and StopWatch Quick every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Stop Watch Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and StopWatch Quick on October 1, 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.*