Comparison

Trackside Stopwatch vs Stopwatch by Button Press

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

Head to head
About

Trackside Stopwatch

This touch-first stopwatch is designed for coaches to capture accurate timing data for track and cross country athletes. It offers multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools for efficient practice and race day management.

Highlights
  • Full-screen touch timing
  • Multi-timer mode
  • Lap review and session history
  • Export lap history
  • Relay support
  • Race mode with goal pace tools
  • Dark interface for visibility
Features
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Never miss a split. Trackside Stopwatch is a touch-first stopwatch built for track and cross country coaches who need fast, reliable timing at practice and on race day. With full-screen touch timing, multi-timer support, lap review, session history, and export tools, Trackside Stopwatch is designed to help coaches capture more accurate data with less friction. Whether you are timing one athlete, managing multiple groups, tracking relay legs, or monitoring goal pace in a race, Trackside Stopwatch gives you the tools to time with confidence. Features • Full-screen touch timing for fast, simple control • Multi-timer mode for timing multiple athletes or groups at once • Lap review with notes and saved session history • Adjust split distances when a split needs correction • Export lap history to Excel-compatible files • Save up to 100 session histories • Assign athletes to workouts, races, and relay legs • Built-in event library for common track and distance events • Track marking aid for custom track lengths and practice setup • Relay support for legs, totals, and pacing • Race mode with goal pace tools and projected finish data • Clean dark interface designed for quick visibility outdoors Built for coaches Trackside Stopwatch is designed for real coaching situations: • timing reps during practice • managing multiple athletes at once • tracking relay splits • reviewing lap history after a session • exporting results for recordkeeping and analysis Pro features Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced race tools, including goal pace tracking, projected finish information, and expanded race timing features.

About

Stopwatch by Button Press

Features
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Volume Up • Start / Stop Volume Down • Lap / Reset Perfect for running, workouts, sports, experiments, and any situation where quick, hands-free control is important. Features • Control with volume buttons • Start, stop, lap, and reset • Live lap timer • Lap history • Large, easy-to-read display • Landscape-optimized interface The app automatically maintains the volume level while using the volume buttons for control.

Screenshots

Trackside Stopwatch4 screens
Stopwatch by Button Press2 screens

Verdict

The call

Trackside Stopwatch and Stopwatch by Button Press are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Trackside Stopwatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stopwatch by Button Press sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trackside Stopwatch versus Stopwatch by Button Press: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackside StopwatchStopwatch by Button Press
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew PooreKosei Suzuki

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Trackside Stopwatch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Access - Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99
3 purchases

Stopwatch by Button Press

One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Snack$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Sushi Plate$0.99

Questions

Is Trackside Stopwatch free?
Trackside Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch by Button Press free?
Stopwatch by Button Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trackside Stopwatch or Stopwatch by Button Press have ads?
Neither Trackside Stopwatch nor Stopwatch by Button Press shows ads.

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