Comparison

Handy Stopwatch vs PitLog

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

Head to head
About

Handy Stopwatch

Measure time with ease using your device's volume buttons. This stopwatch allows for seamless time tracking, even while recording video, making everyday measurements smoother and more convenient.

Highlights
  • Volume button control
  • Time measurement
  • Video recording with time
  • Realistic button feel
  • Smooth operation
Features
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Easy operation with volume buttons, time measurement while recording video. Your everyday measurement is smoother than ever! A realistic stopwatch that lets you measure time using the volume buttons, recreating the feel of pressing a button! In recording mode, you can measure your time while filming and save the video with your time.

About

PitLog

Automatically measure lap times for mini 4WD races using your smartphone camera. Simply place your phone near the track to detect car crossings and record times without manual input. Track machine performance, compare best times, and record settings.

Highlights
  • Automatic lap time measurement via camera
  • Machine and course-specific time management
  • Setting and time linkage
  • Real-time motor RPM measurement via microphone
  • Time trend graphs
  • CSV export
Features
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ミニ四駆のラップタイムをスマホのカメラで自動計測するアプリです。 コースの脇にスマホを置くだけで、車体がラインを通過する瞬間を自動で検知してラップタイムを記録します。手動操作は一切不要です。 【主な機能】 ・カメラによる自動ラップタイム計測 ・マシンごとのタイム管理と比較 ・コースごとのベストタイム管理 ・セッティング(モーター・ギア比・タイヤ)の記録 ・タイムとセッティングの紐づけ管理 ・マイクでモーターのRPMをリアルタイム計測 ・グラフでタイムの推移を確認 ・CSVエクスポート対応 【プラン】 ・無料:基本機能(マシン2台・コース1・記録30件) ・上限アップ ¥200:マシン5台・コース5・記録100件に拡張 ・機能パック ¥400:グラフ分析・モーターRPM計測・CSVエクスポート ・Pro ¥500:全機能+完全無制限 ※本アプリはタミヤ株式会社とは一切関係ありません。

Screenshots

Handy Stopwatch2 screens
PitLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handy Stopwatch at none against PitLog's 3. PitLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PitLog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Handy Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy Stopwatch ships an update every 2 weeks, PitLog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Handy Stopwatch versus PitLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy StopwatchPitLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu HiraokaRyousuke Fujii

In-app purchases

None

Handy Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PitLog

One-time3
  • 上限パック$0.99
  • 機能パック$1.99
  • PitLog Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Handy Stopwatch free?
Handy Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PitLog free?
PitLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handy Stopwatch or PitLog have ads?
Neither Handy Stopwatch nor PitLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handy Stopwatch or PitLog?
Handy Stopwatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and PitLog every 3 days. Most recently, Handy Stopwatch was updated on September 15, 2026 and PitLog on September 22, 2026.

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