Comparison

Stopwatch° vs Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

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/

About

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

Features
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Lock Screen Timer is built for fast and distraction-free timing. Perfect for workouts, intervals, rest times or any quick task, the app lets you control your timers directly from your iOS Lock Screen — no unlocking required. Key features: • Three independent timers • Built-in stopwatch • Native iOS Lock Screen widgets • Start, pause and reset with a single tap • Clean, minimal and intuitive design Designed to feel right at home on iOS, Lock Screen Timer keeps your focus where it belongs.

Screenshots

Stopwatch°4 screens
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch's 1. Stopwatch° also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stopwatch° versus Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch°Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (286 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai OelfkeAdrian Ilka

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

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$1.99

Questions

Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch free?
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stopwatch° or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch have ads?
Neither Stopwatch° nor Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch° or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch?
Stopwatch° ships an update every 9 days, and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Stopwatch° was updated on September 19, 2026 and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch on September 13, 2026.

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