Timestu vs Next Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timestu
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A professional time-study stopwatch built for accurate work measurement, productivity analysis, and industrial engineering. This app lets you track real processes with category-based timing, instant task switching, and structured Excel exports. Designed for time studies, factory observations, and workflow analysis. Track Real Work Accurately: - Create custom stopwatches - Add categories and sub-categories - One-tap switching between tasks - Auto-lap every time the category changes - Capture setup times, process times, and detailed work elements Analyze Your Time Studies: - View total times by category - Drill into sub-categories - See every lap in chronological order - Understand task distribution and workflow patterns Export for Further Analysis: - Export full stopwatch history to a structured Excel file - Ideal for spreadsheets, Power BI, or statistical analysis - Designed for continuous improvement workflows Built for Industrial Engineering: Perfect for: - Time & motion studies - Factory and production analysis - Lean / Kaizen work - Productivity tracking - Operations optimization - Work measurement - Field data collection Why This Stopwatch Is Different: - No clutter - Fast and reliable in real field conditions - Category-driven timing - Supports detailed breakdowns for complex processes - Produces Excel output ready for analysis
Next Step
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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: β’ Sourdough baking and cooking workflows β’ Workout routines and interval training β’ Poker tournaments and blind levels β’ Study sessions and focus blocks β’ Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: β’ Sequential timers that run step-by-step β’ Custom schedules you can create and reuse β’ Hold steps that wait for you before advancing β’ Clear notifications when each step finishes β’ Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of whatβs happening now β and whatβs coming next.
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Verdict
Timestu and Next Step are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters β price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Timestu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Timestu | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUHAMMET SADIK DALKIRAN | Anthony Cuccia |
In-app purchases
Timestu
- Unlock Icon Customization$1.99
- Export to Excel$2.99
Next Step
- Unlock Full Version$3.99









