Comparison

Chrono flip timer vs Stepwave

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

Head to head
About

Chrono flip timer

Read full description

Chrono flip timer brings count-up and countdown timing together in a clean, classic flip-clock interface. Large, readable digits and smooth flip animations help you stay focused on every passing second. COUNT UP & COUNT DOWN • Count up starts automatically after a 3-2-1 countdown (optional) — perfect for workouts, talks, meetings, and study sessions • Tap or drag the flip digits to set a countdown • Use quick presets for 5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes, or set hours, minutes, and seconds precisely • Timers continue across app launches until you pause or reset them MADE FOR FOCUS • View an extra-large fullscreen clock in landscape • Keep the screen awake while a timer is running • Get sound, vibration, and a celebration animation when time is up • Double-tap an empty area to hear the current time • Automatically remember your last countdown duration YOUR TIMER, YOUR WAY • Choose light, dark, or system appearance • Use multiple interface languages with matching voice announcements • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • No ads, no tracking, and no personal data collection Whether you are focusing with a Pomodoro session, cooking, training, presenting, or running a meeting, Chrono flip timer keeps time clear and easy to see.

About

Stepwave

Features
Read full description

Most stopwatches start the instant you tap — but by the time you've set the phone down, walked to the bar, and gripped, your time is already wrong. Stepwave fixes that. Build your prep as a sequence of pre-countdown steps. Stepwave counts you through them with voice, sound, and haptics, then starts the real stopwatch automatically — so you measure the hold, not the fumble. HOW IT WORKS • Add as many pre-countdown steps as you need (e.g. Put phone down 5s, Walk to bar 7s, Grip 3s) • Stepwave cues each step hands-free • The measured stopwatch starts at exactly the right moment BUILT FOR TRAINING • Pre-countdown steps — unlimited named prep steps before timing begins • Voice & sound cues — spoken prompts, countdown beeps, and haptics you can hear across the room • Urgency & targets — set a target time and get escalating cues as you close in on it • Sets & rest — chain multiple sets with rest intervals for circuits and intervals • Apple Watch & widgets — start a hold from your wrist; follow live progress with Live Activities • History & trends — every session is logged so you can track splits and personal bests PERFECT FOR Dead hangs, planks, wall sits, grip and hangboard work, breath holds, stretching, mobility, and intervals — anything where a clean, repeatable start matters. FREE & PRO Stepwave is free with up to 3 presets, plus full cues, targets, urgency, sets, and recent history. Stepwave Pro unlocks: • Unlimited presets • Full history & trends • Apple Watch + widgets • No ads Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Current pricing is shown in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://step-wave.master-tempo.com/terms

Screenshots

Chrono flip timer4 screens
Stepwave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chrono flip timer at none against Stepwave's 3. Chrono flip timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stepwave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chrono flip timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Chrono flip timer versus Stepwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChrono flip timerStepwave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerä¹¦ēŽ‰ 简Ratshavarin Trinabhametr

In-app purchases

None

Chrono flip timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stepwave

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Chrono flip timer free?
Chrono flip timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stepwave free?
Stepwave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chrono flip timer or Stepwave have ads?
Stepwave shows ads; Chrono flip timer does not.

Other comparisons