Comparison

Stopwatch vs Up&Down Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 finishedβ€”all in one convenient interface. Simplify your productivity and stay organized with ease.

About

Up&Down Timer

Features
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Up&Down Timer counts down to zero or up from zero β€” one simple timer for cooking, study, workouts and focus. Set any duration in seconds with a fast numeric keypad, like a calculator. Tap start, and a Live Activity shows the time right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β€” no need to open the app. When time is up, you get sound, vibration and a notification you won't miss. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β€’ Countdown and count-up in one app β€’ Fast keypad entry for hours, minutes and seconds β€’ Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β€’ Clear finish alert: sound, vibration, notification β€’ Pause and resume with accurate time β€’ Precise in the background and while locked β€’ iPhone and iPad, 34 languages PERFECT FOR β€’ Cooking and baking β€’ Study, focus and Pomodoro sessions β€’ Workouts and interval training β€’ Work time-boxing β€’ Meditation and rest β€’ Talks and presentations β€’ Brewing coffee and tea β€’ Winding down before bed Simple, beautiful, distraction-free. Set your first timer in seconds.

Screenshots

Stopwatch3 screens
Up&Down Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stopwatch at Free against Up&Down Timer's $1.99. Up&Down Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Stopwatch is free to download; Up&Down Timer costs $1.99 up front. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Up&Down Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch ships an update every 24 months, Up&Down Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Stopwatch versus Up&Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatchUp&Down Timer
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkin EkiciNetflowers Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
None

Up&Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch free?
Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Up&Down Timer free?
Up&Down Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stopwatch or Up&Down Timer have ads?
Stopwatch shows ads; Up&Down Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch or Up&Down Timer?
Stopwatch ships an update every 24 months, and Up&Down Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Stopwatch was updated on September 16, 2026 and Up&Down Timer on October 9, 2026.

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