# TaxiMeterReal vs Stopwatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaxiMeterReal at none against Stopwatch's 3. TaxiMeterReal also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TaxiMeterReal asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaxiMeterReal ships an update every 2 weeks, Stopwatch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaxiMeterReal | Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUN MIYAKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871194741) | [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893081423) |

## What reviewers say

### TaxiMeterReal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taximeterreal/id6758537786)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-lap-split-timer/id6772277774)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Sessions - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Stats & CSV Export - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Intervals & Pace - Pay Once | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaxiMeterReal free?

TaxiMeterReal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stopwatch free?

Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TaxiMeterReal or Stopwatch have ads?

Neither TaxiMeterReal nor Stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaxiMeterReal or Stopwatch?

TaxiMeterReal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stopwatch every 4 weeks. Most recently, TaxiMeterReal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stopwatch on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
