# Stopwatch vs Timer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akin Ekici](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619846607) | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-multi-and-single/id6483535851)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-countdown-memos/id6680180719)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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