# Stopwatch° vs Multicolor Stopwatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against Multicolor Stopwatch's 6. Stopwatch° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (306 vs 2). Multicolor Stopwatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multicolor Stopwatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

Multicolor Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 306 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch° ships an update every 2 weeks, Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch° | Multicolor Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) | [MOSHIMORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750585147) |

## 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


### Multicolor Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multicolor-stopwatch/id6743076577)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers high-precision time measurement with lap and split time tracking. Customize your experience with multiple color themes, adjustable font sizes, and the ability to run up to ten stopwatches simultaneously, even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** High-precision 1/1000 second measurement, Lap and split time tracking, Up to 10 simultaneous stopwatches, Background measurement support, Customizable color themes and dark mode, Adjustable font size

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch° free?

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

### Is Multicolor Stopwatch free?

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

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

Multicolor Stopwatch is rated higher. Stopwatch° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Multicolor Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch° or Multicolor Stopwatch have ads?

Multicolor Stopwatch shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.

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

Stopwatch° ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multicolor Stopwatch every 5 days. Most recently, Stopwatch° was updated on October 15, 2026 and Multicolor Stopwatch on October 2, 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.*