Comparison

Video Stopwatch Camera vs HyperChrono

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

Head to head
About

Video Stopwatch Camera

Record videos with a real-time stopwatch or rep counter overlay. Import existing videos to add timers, customize their appearance, and export professional-looking footage without editing.

Highlights
  • Live recording with timer overlay
  • Customizable rep counter
  • Import and overlay timers on existing videos
  • Adjustable overlay position and color
  • Slow motion recording (Pro)
  • Frame-by-frame playback (Pro)
Features
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Record your workouts, races, and timed activities with a professional stopwatch overlay burned right into your videos. Perfect for: - Athletes tracking sprint times and race footage - Fitness enthusiasts recording workout videos with rep counts - Coaches analyzing performance with precise timestamps - Content creators adding timers to tutorials and challenges Key Features: - Live Recording with Timer Record videos with a real-time stopwatch overlay. Start the timer manually or automatically when you hit record. - Rep Counter Track reps, laps, or any count with a customizable counter overlay. Tap the + button during recording to increment. - Import & Overlay Already have videos? Import them from your library and add a stopwatch overlay. Set exactly where the timer starts and stops with easy-to-use markers. Fully Customizable - Position the overlay anywhere: top, bottom, left, right, or center - Choose from 10 text colors - Adjust background color and opacity - Customize the counter label Pro Features: - Unlimited video exports - No watermark - Slow motion recording (120fps & 240fps) - Frame-by-frame playback Whether you're timing your 100m dash, counting push-ups, or creating fitness content, Stopwatch Camera gives you professional results with zero editing required. Subscription Terms The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Instructions on how to cancel a subscription can be found at the following link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-stopwatch-camera/

About

HyperChrono

Easily create time-lapse videos with a real stopwatch embedded in every frame. Record activities, set the final video length, and export stunning visuals that show the exact elapsed time.

Highlights
  • Live stopwatch overlay
  • Adjustable final video duration (5-60s)
  • Customizable stopwatch placement and size
  • No audio interruption during recording
  • Live preview before export
  • Export in up to 4K quality
  • One-tap save to Photos app
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If it’s measured in minutes, you can prove it in seconds. Challenge yourself! With HyperChrono you can record any activity, choose the final length, and export a stunning time-lapse with a real stopwatch built into every frame. HyperChrono is the easiest way to create time-lapse videos that show exactly how long something took. Whether you're working out, holding a plank, taking a cold plunge, cooking, or tackling a project — HyperChrono records the full moment and lets you export a perfectly paced 5–60 second video that shows the real elapsed time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Record: a live stopwatch tracks time directly on the video. 2. Choose Your Duration: slide to set the final video length. 3. Place the Stopwatch: drag and resize it anywhere on screen. 4. Save & Share: the stopwatch is baked into the final video. KEY FEATURES Live Stopwatch Overlay
See the real elapsed time while recording and in the final video. No Audio Interruption
Your music or podcast keeps playing while recording. Pinch & Drag Controls
Reposition and resize the stopwatch before exporting. Duration Slider
Choose any output length from 5–60 seconds with haptic feedback. Live Preview
Preview your time-lapse at the selected speed before exporting. Countdown Timer
Optional 3s, 5s, or 10s countdown before recording. Video Quality Options
Export in 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Liquid Glass Interface
Beautiful modern design built for iOS with smooth animations. One-Tap Save
Export directly to your Photos app. PERFECT FOR • Workout challenges • Planks and endurance holds • Cold plunges • Cooking and baking • Art and craft time-lapses • Breath holds • Cleaning and room transformations • Sunrises, sunsets, and moving clouds HyperChrono is free right now with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Video Stopwatch Camera3 screens
HyperChrono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HyperChrono at 100% against Video Stopwatch Camera's 0%. HyperChrono also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. Video Stopwatch Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HyperChrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HyperChrono holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Video Stopwatch Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of HyperChrono's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Video Stopwatch Camera versus HyperChrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Stopwatch CameraHyperChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdTHOMAS NICHOLAS MURTO

Customer experience

Video Stopwatch Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

HyperChrono

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Video Stopwatch Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Stopwatch Camera Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Video Stopwatch Camera Lifetime$17.99
  • Video Stopwatch Camera Pro$19.99
None

HyperChrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Stopwatch Camera free?
Video Stopwatch Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HyperChrono free?
HyperChrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video Stopwatch Camera or HyperChrono?
HyperChrono is rated higher. Video Stopwatch Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HyperChrono averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Video Stopwatch Camera or HyperChrono have ads?
Neither Video Stopwatch Camera nor HyperChrono shows ads.

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