Stopwatch° vs Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Stopwatch° | Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (286 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 286 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Oelfke | Adrian 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
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- 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
Stopwatch°
No in-app purchases
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
- Pro (Lifetime)$1.99
Questions
Is Stopwatch° free?
Is Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch free?
Do Stopwatch° or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch° or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch?
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