# Stopwatch° vs MillisecondTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against MillisecondTimer's 3. Stopwatch° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (286 vs 6). MillisecondTimer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MillisecondTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

MillisecondTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 286 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch° | MillisecondTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millisecondtimer/id6462732415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **286** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) | [WONJI HA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703308182) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733)

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Simultaneous activity timing, Full-screen mode, Intuitive interface, CSV data export, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
- 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
- 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
- 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
- ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
- ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- CSV export not working (produces empty email)

**Requested features**

- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking


### MillisecondTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millisecondtimer/id6462732415)

This app provides highly accurate timing tools, including a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock, all with millisecond precision. It's designed for precise measurements in workouts, games, and everyday situations, offering background operation and seamless switching between apps.

**Highlights:** Millisecond precision timing, Countdown timer with custom intervals, Stopwatch for accurate interval recording, Real-time millisecond clock display, Background operation and notifications, Recent timers for quick reuse, Customizable 12/24 hour clock format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan | $1.00 | per month |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch° free?

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

### Is MillisecondTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch° or MillisecondTimer?

MillisecondTimer is rated higher. Stopwatch° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while MillisecondTimer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch° or MillisecondTimer have ads?

MillisecondTimer shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch° or MillisecondTimer?

Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, and MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch° was updated on September 19, 2026 and MillisecondTimer on July 23, 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.*