Comparison

Stopwatch° vs Time Cast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stopwatch°

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
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Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/#privacy

About

Time Cast

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
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Time Cast is the ultimate multi-person stopwatch app that brings real-time timing to groups. Whether you're coaching a team, timing an event, or coordinating activities, Time Cast makes it easy for everyone to stay synchronized. No account or sign-up required—just create a session and share the code. KEY FEATURES HOST MODE • Create a session and control the stopwatch • Share a simple 6-character code or link with observers • See how many people are watching in real-time • Record lap times with one tap • Send colored messages to all observers • Track fastest and slowest laps automatically VIEWER MODE • Join any session instantly with a code or link • Watch live stopwatch updates with no delay • View lap times as they happen • Receive messages from the host • Focus mode for distraction-free viewing • Share the session with others FOCUS MODE • Full-screen display perfect for across-the-room viewing • Shows live lap times in large, easy-to-read format • New lap times appear prominently for 5 seconds • Host messages appear full-screen with custom colors • Toggle on/off with one tap SEAMLESS SHARING • Share session links via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop • One-tap joining from shared links • No sign-up or account required PERFECT FOR • Sports teams and coaches tracking practice times • Race officials timing multiple events • Fitness classes with synchronized workouts • Academic competitions and debates • Any group activity requiring shared timing HOW IT WORKS 1. One person hosts and controls the stopwatch 2. Observers join using a simple code or link 3. Everyone sees the same time and laps in real-time 4. Host can send messages to highlight important moments 5. Viewers can use Focus Mode for clear, distraction-free display Time Cast uses real-time technology to ensure everyone stays perfectly synchronized, with no delays or lag. The clean, modern interface makes it easy for anyone to use, whether you're hosting or observing. Download Time Cast today and bring your team, class, or event together with synchronized timing. Privacy Policy: https://www.rspoon3.com/time-cast/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Stopwatch°4 screens
Time Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stopwatch° at 297 against Time Cast's 3. Time Cast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Cast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 297 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Stopwatch°'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Time Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, Time Cast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stopwatch° versus Time Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch°Time Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (297 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings297 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai OelfkeRichard Witherspoon

Customer experience

Stopwatch°

All ratings297 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%

Time Cast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stopwatch°

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • CSV export not working (produces empty email)

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Make it float on the Lock Screen
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
  • Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
  • Make delete confirmation optional
  • Full screen option
  • Make available for Apple Watch
  • Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
  • Rename folders

Time Cast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

None

Time Cast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Cast free?
Time Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch° or Time Cast?
Time Cast is rated higher. Stopwatch° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Time Cast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Stopwatch° or Time Cast have ads?
Neither Stopwatch° nor Time Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch° or Time Cast?
Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, and Time Cast every 3 days. Most recently, Stopwatch° was updated on September 29, 2026 and Time Cast on September 25, 2026.

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