Comparison

Stopwatch vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

Stopwatch

Features
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Effortlessly set multiple stopwatches for various tasks, pause them when needed, and delete when finished—all in one convenient interface. Simplify your productivity and stay organized with ease.

About

Timer

Features
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Timer is an efficient timer for time management. Minimalist, fresh and powerful, habit-forming tools, stay focused, and refuse to bow down. 【Main Functions】 It provides countdown and positive timing functions: it can remind you within the specified time to prevent the task from being missed after the time limit. and an extension with multi-timing capabilities. It provides a stopwatch function: it is suitable for all kinds of occasions that require accurate timing, easy to operate, and is suitable for sports, competitions and other affairs that require accurate timing. Countdown function is provided: It is suitable for recording and reminding important dates in your life, it can help you manage your time and ensure that you don't miss important anniversaries or events. Countdown days can be applied to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, exam dates, etc. It provides a custom function of timing sound effects: there are many built-in sound effects, and the reminder is very eye-catching. 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of use:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!

Screenshots

Stopwatch3 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stopwatch at 13.0 against Timer's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch ships an update every 24 months, Timer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Stopwatch versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatchTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkin Ekici颖欣 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
1 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Stopwatch free?
Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stopwatch or Timer have ads?
Both Stopwatch and Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch or Timer?
Stopwatch ships an update every 24 months, and Timer every 13 months. Most recently, Stopwatch was updated on November 8, 2026 and Timer on November 12, 2026.

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