Comparison

VidTimer vs 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera

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

Head to head
About

VidTimer

Easily add customizable timers and stopwatches to your videos. Adjust position, style, and timing with frame-by-frame control. Offers countdown and count-up modes with various display options.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop timer positioning
  • Set timer start/end points
  • Frame-by-frame adjustment
  • Customizable timer appearance
  • Countdown and count-up modes
  • Adjustable display digits
  • Timer rotation and zoom
Features
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V1.1.7 New Features: Add center reference line V1.1.4 New Features: Supports members to modify the timer title(watermark) V1.1.3 New Features: 1. Added support for professional members to remove the timer watermark and screen recording watermark. 2. Significantly improved the clarity of video preview images. VidTimer's Key Features: 1.Drag the timer on the main interface to freely adjust its position in the video frame. 2.Easily set the timer's start point by dragging the green slider on the main interface. 3.Effortlessly set the timer's end point by dragging the red slider on the main interface. 4.Click the "Forward 1 Frame"/"Back 1 Frame" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by one frame, respectively. 5.Click the "Forward 5 Frames"/"Back 5 Frames" buttons on the main interface to advance or retreat by five frames, respectively. 6.Click the preview button in the bottom left corner of the main interface to preview the video with the timer added. 7.Double-clicking the video frame without zooming can show or hide the timer, making it easier to view the video content. 8.The timer's display supports two styles: the default font and a digital tube font. 9.Users can save or delete timer styles according to personal preference. 10.The timer's font size, color, and transparency can be customized. 11.The background size, color, transparency, and corner radius can be adjusted as desired. 12.The border width, color, and transparency can also be modified according to needs. 13.Supports both countdown and count-up modes. 14.Allows setting the display digits for minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. 15.Enables precise timing results based on the current start and end points. 16.Offers a custom setting for the timer's rotation angle. 17.Supports pinching to zoom and dragging operations on the video frame for precise positioning of the start and end points. 18.Supports double-clicking to restore the zoomed video frame to its original size. We continuously update our app to deliver the best experience and more features. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera

This app uses AR and pose recognition to automatically time laps and record videos for runners. It offers precise finish line detection, HD recording with timestamps, and detailed data export for analysis.

Highlights
  • HD video recording with synchronized timer
  • AR virtual finish line for precise timing
  • Automatic lap timing with person tracking
  • Dual detection engine for sprints and distance
  • Direction filter for track layouts
  • One-tap CSV data export
  • Real-time timing watermark on video
Features
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Professional running timer camera app combining Augmented Reality (AR) and human pose recognition technology to provide precise automatic lap timing and video recording for track & field and road running. Key Features: • HD Video Recording — 1080p HD recording with millisecond-precision synchronized timer and real-time timestamp overlay • AR Virtual Finish Line — ARKit-powered 3D spatial anchoring; simply drag to mark the exact finish line position with sub-centimeter accuracy • Auto Lap with Person Tracking — Vision-based full-body pose tracking engine automatically records lap times and finish times as athletes cross the line • Dual Detection Engine — Normal mode (multi-keypoint fallback: ankle -> knee -> hip -> torso) for daily training; Sprint mode (hip-based with sub-frame interpolation) optimized for 100m dashes • Direction Filter — Both / left-to-right / right-to-left crossing directions to match any track layout • Professional Timer — Unlimited lap splits with independent timing and automatic differential calculation • Data Export — One-tap CSV export for in-depth analysis on your computer • Time Watermark — Real-time timing overlay burned into the video for clear post-race review • History Records — Complete session archive with video playback and quick jump to any lap moment • Multi-Language — English, 简体中文, 繁體中文 Use Cases: • Track sprints — Precise finish line timing and HD video capture for 100m, 200m, 400m • Track middle/long distance — Automatic lap recording without manual stopwatch operation • Road running — Split timing and pace analysis for marathons and trail running • Running races — Automatic finish line detection with high-definition photo-finish capture

Screenshots

VidTimer4 screens
秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VidTimer at Free against 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera's $0.99. VidTimer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

VidTimer is free to download; 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera costs $0.99 up front. VidTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VidTimer versus 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidTimer秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.伟 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VidTimer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Member$1.491 Month
  • Annual Member$9.991 Year
  • vidtimer_yearly_pro$14.991 Year
None

秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VidTimer free?
VidTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera free?
秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VidTimer or 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera have ads?
Neither VidTimer nor 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidTimer or 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera?
VidTimer ships an update every 10 days, and 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera every 2 months. Most recently, VidTimer was updated on September 22, 2026 and 秒表摄像机 / StopwatchCamera on September 30, 2026.

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