# Stopwatch & Countdown Timer vs Time Will Tell

The clearest difference is rating: Time Will Tell at 5.0 against Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's 4.3. Time Will Tell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (600 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Time Will Tell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Will Tell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch & Countdown Timer has 600 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer ships an update every 8 months, Time Will Tell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch & Countdown Timer | Time Will Tell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-will-tell/id6757646042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **600** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 205 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) | [Hadley Wickham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868052607) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488)

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Stopwatch, HIIT timer, Customizable parameters, Sound notifications, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalized Timer Settings | $16.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple and functional timer/stopwatch
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 🎯 Useful for workouts and training intervals
- 💾 Ability to save and recall workout routines
- 🔄 Works reliably once accessed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($8.99-$17/week)
- 🚫 Aggressive paywall blocks app access immediately
- ❌ No true free version available
- 🔐 Requires payment information before free trial
- ⚠️ Confusing subscription options and labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch stops when app is backgrounded
- App freezes on ad screens that don't fully load
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Pop-up ads block app usage
- Unauthorized charges continuing after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen timer display
- Background timer operation without keeping app open
- Better subscription cancellation options


### Time Will Tell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-will-tell/id6757646042)

This app provides a clear, visual countdown timer designed for speakers and session chairs. It offers color-coded alerts to indicate time remaining, helping users stay on track during presentations and lectures. The interface is optimized for visibility from a distance.

**Highlights:** Bold countdown display, Color-coded visual alerts, Customizable talk duration, Adjustable warning thresholds, Haptic alerts, Screen stays awake, Landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown Timer free?

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Will Tell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell?

Time Will Tell is rated higher. Stopwatch & Countdown Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 600 ratings, while Time Will Tell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch & Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer shows ads; Time Will Tell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell?

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Time Will Tell every 10 days. Most recently, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Time Will Tell on September 17, 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.*