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
Read full description

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

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

Control timers and a stopwatch directly from your iOS Lock Screen without unlocking your device. Ideal for workouts, intervals, and quick tasks, it offers a clean, intuitive interface for distraction-free timing.

Highlights
  • Control timers from iOS Lock Screen
  • Three independent timers
  • Built-in stopwatch
  • Native iOS Lock Screen widgets
  • Start, pause, and reset with one tap
  • Clean, minimal design
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 rating: Stopwatch° at 4.8 against Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch's 4.3. Stopwatch° also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (324 vs 4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 324 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch° ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stopwatch° versus Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch°Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (324 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings324 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai OelfkeAdrian Ilka

Customer experience

Stopwatch°

All ratings314 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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

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.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch° or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch?
Stopwatch° is rated higher. Stopwatch° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
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 2 weeks, and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch° was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch on October 31, 2026.

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