Comparison

MillisecondTimer vs DigitalCounter

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

Head to head
About

MillisecondTimer

This app provides highly accurate timing tools, including a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock, all with millisecond precision. It's designed for precise measurements in workouts, games, and everyday situations, offering background operation and seamless switching between apps.

Highlights
  • Millisecond precision timing
  • Countdown timer with custom intervals
  • Stopwatch for accurate interval recording
  • Real-time millisecond clock display
  • Background operation and notifications
  • Recent timers for quick reuse
  • Customizable 12/24 hour clock format
Features
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Millisecond Timer is an all‑in‑one app that lets you use a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock with millisecond (0.001 second) precision. Millisecond Stopwatch records your time accurately down to the millisecond, and Millisecond Clock shows the current time with millisecond precision. When you first install the app, a simple tutorial appears automatically so you can learn how it works and start using it right away. Use Millisecond Timer and Millisecond Stopwatch in situations like these - Measuring workout intervals and exercise times that need accurate records (running, marathon training, etc.) - Everyday situations where you need a precise countdown - Events or games that require millisecond‑level countdowns - Timer challenge games with friends, such as “Who can stop closest to 2.785 seconds?” or for fair draws and random picks 【Millisecond Timer】 - Set timers in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. - Easily increase or decrease the time using the + and − buttons. - Press and hold the + or − button to quickly set the exact time you want. - Instantly reuse your recent timers from the Recent Timers list. - Tap the displayed time to type in a value faster than using buttons. - Get notified when the timer finishes, even if you’re using another app (background) or your device is locked. - If the timer is running and you switch to another app, it will keep counting and resume seamlessly when you return. 【Millisecond Stopwatch】 - Record times one by one with millisecond precision. 【Millisecond Clock】 - See the current time in real time, down to the millisecond. - Choose between 12‑hour and 24‑hour formats in Settings. - Enjoy a clean digital clock design with a digital‑style font. If you find a bug or have a feature request, go to Settings in the app and use “Send Bug Report & feedback” to contact the developer. 【Pro Version】 Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, as well as a lifetime purchase. - Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. - If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing date, your subscription may renew automatically. - All subscription terms follow Apple’s App Store policies. • Terms of Use: https://comdori.tistory.com/179 • Privacy Policy: https://comdori.tistory.com/161

About

DigitalCounter

This app allows you to create and manage multiple digital counters for various projects. Features include grid and list views, auto-counting, and voice announcements for accurate item tracking. Keep detailed count records specific to different places or dates.

Highlights
  • Multiple project counters
  • Grid and List counter views
  • Simple fullscreen counting
  • Auto-count functionality
  • Voice selection for announcements
Features
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This app is a multi-counter app with voice announcements that lets you manage multiple items. You can use it for inventory and supply management, event attendance counting, sports score tracking, and many other purposes. The Auto Count Up and Auto Count Down features are also useful for steady-paced activities, such as step exercises and other training. All features are completely free and no sign-in is required. Features - Grid Counter - List Counter - Simple Fullscreen Counter - Auto Count Up & Down (e.g. automatically count from 1 to 100 every 10 seconds) - Voice Announcements You can create multiple projects for each counter, making it easy to keep separate count records for different places, dates, or events. Voice announcements can read both the current number and the counter item name, so you always know what you are counting.

Screenshots

MillisecondTimer4 screens
DigitalCounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigitalCounter at none against MillisecondTimer's 3. DigitalCounter also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 6). MillisecondTimer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. MillisecondTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. DigitalCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MillisecondTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MillisecondTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, DigitalCounter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MillisecondTimer versus DigitalCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillisecondTimerDigitalCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWONJI HAMotoki Takahashi

Customer experience

MillisecondTimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DigitalCounter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MillisecondTimer

Subscriptions2
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan$1.001 Month
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime$34.99
None

DigitalCounter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MillisecondTimer free?
MillisecondTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigitalCounter free?
DigitalCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MillisecondTimer or DigitalCounter?
MillisecondTimer is rated higher. MillisecondTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DigitalCounter averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do MillisecondTimer or DigitalCounter have ads?
Both MillisecondTimer and DigitalCounter show ads.
Which is updated more often, MillisecondTimer or DigitalCounter?
MillisecondTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DigitalCounter fortnightly. Most recently, MillisecondTimer was updated on October 2, 2026 and DigitalCounter on October 12, 2026.

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