Comparison

UltraStop vs Tick

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

Head to head
About

UltraStop

Features
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A high-performance stopwatch app designed for tasks requiring ultra-precise time measurement. It measures time down to milliseconds and microseconds with exceptional accuracy, making it perfect for experiments, sports, programming tests, and more. With an intuitive interface, anyone can effortlessly record precise timings.

About

Tick

Features
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Tick β€” knowing exactly when "now" is, down to the millisecond. Your phone's clock can drift by several seconds. When a sale, a drop, or a livestream opens, "you thought it was time but the platform hadn't opened yet" costs you. Tick calibrates your time, then gives you a clear millisecond countdown. CALIBRATE FIRST, THEN COUNT DOWN Β· NTP standard time: align to atomic-grade time in one tap, and see how many milliseconds your phone is off Β· Website sync: read the time returned by a website you choose, to align to "that platform's clock" Β· Once calibrated, every countdown uses the corrected reference time A MILLISECOND COUNTDOWN YOU CAN READ Β· Set a target moment; a big countdown ticks to 0.001s in the final minute Β· Live on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen β€” no need to stare at the app Β· Strong haptics + a notification right before zero Β· Floating millisecond window (advanced): stays on top even after you switch apps TIME ONLY β€” NEVER PURCHASING Β· Tick only provides accurate time and countdown reminders Β· It does not participate in, act on behalf of, or automate any purchase or checkout Β· No account, no ads, no social TICK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) Β· Unlimited countdowns: save as many target moments as you like Β· All color themes: light up the Island and Lock Screen Β· Support an indie developer: no subscription, no ads Catching the moment starts with getting the time right.

Screenshots

UltraStop2 screens
Tick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UltraStop at none against Tick's 1. UltraStop also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Tick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UltraStop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UltraStop ships an update every 12 months, Tick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
UltraStop versus Tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltraStopTick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUHWAN LEEη›ΈθΆ… ι‚±

In-app purchases

None

UltraStop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tick

One-time1
  • Tick Pro$2.99

Questions

Is UltraStop free?
UltraStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tick free?
Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UltraStop or Tick have ads?
Neither UltraStop nor Tick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UltraStop or Tick?
UltraStop ships an update every 12 months, and Tick every 2 months. Most recently, UltraStop was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tick on September 28, 2026.

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