# Simple Stop Watch Timer vs Time Cast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Cast at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Time Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time Cast 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 Time Cast. 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, Time Cast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Stop Watch Timer | Time Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## 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 |


### Time Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488)

This app synchronizes a stopwatch across multiple devices in real-time for groups. A host controls the timer and can send messages, while viewers join with a code to see live updates and lap times. It's ideal for team practices, events, or any coordinated activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time synchronized stopwatch, Host and viewer modes, Shareable session codes/links, Lap time recording, Host messaging, Focus mode for clear display

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

**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 Time Cast free?

Time Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Stop Watch Timer or Time Cast?

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

### Do Simple Stop Watch Timer or Time Cast have ads?

Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; Time Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Stop Watch Timer or Time Cast?

Simple Stop Watch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Cast every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Stop Watch Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Time Cast on September 25, 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.*