Comparison

StopWatch + Camera vs Perfect Stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

StopWatch + Camera

This app combines a stopwatch with a camera to automatically capture photos at each start and stop interval. It provides a visual record alongside precise timing data, ideal for sports events, coaching, or any situation requiring timed documentation.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo capture at start/stop
  • Split times tracking
  • Email and message sharing with photos
  • Gun time offset support
  • Event and athlete details logging
  • Dark mode support
Features
Currently charting
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Every time you press Start or Stop, StopWatch + Camera automatically takes a photo — giving you both the exact time AND a visual record of that moment. Perfect for coaches timing athletes, parents at sporting events, or anyone who needs proof alongside their numbers. TIMING THAT TELLS THE FULL STORY Standard stopwatches give you a number. StopWatch + Camera gives you a number and a photo. When your runner crosses the finish line, you capture both the time and the moment — automatically. SPLIT TIMES, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED Track every lap with accumulated and individual split times displayed in a clean, scrollable list. Review your full session at a glance from the Splits screen. SHARE YOUR RESULTS WITH PHOTO INCLUDED Tap the share icon from the Splits screen to send your results two ways: • Email — sends a formatted results table with the session photo automatically attached • iMessage & messaging apps — shares results and photo directly to any contact GUN TIME SUPPORT Running a mass-start race? Set a gun time offset so the app calculates each athlete's net time automatically — essential for road races, triathlons, and team events. DESIGNED FOR COACHES AND ATHLETES • Enter event name, athlete name, and session details • Track unlimited laps per session • Review accumulated time and individual split time for each lap • Toggle a running split display during timing MODERN DESIGN, BUILT FOR TODAY'S IPHONE Full dark mode support, SF Symbol icons, and a clean camera-forward interface designed to stay out of your way while you focus on the action. PERFECT FOR: • Track & field and cross-country coaches • Swimming and cycling coaches • Fitness trainers and personal coaches • Parents at youth sporting events • Race officials and timekeepers • Anyone who needs timed photo documentation Privacy: Camera access is used to take photos during timing sessions. Photos are saved to your Photo Library. No data is collected or shared with any server.

About

Perfect Stopwatch

Accurately time sprints using video analysis. This app provides precise sprint measurements, eliminating the inaccuracies of manual stopwatches and expensive laser systems. Ideal for athletes and coaches seeking verifiable performance data.

Highlights
  • Laser-like sprint accuracy
  • Video analysis for timing
  • Precise start and finish line detection
  • Record unlimited sprint videos
  • Tutorial for easy use
  • Alternative to manual stopwatches
Features
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Experience the future of sprint timing with Perfect Stopwatch, a free app that delivers laser-like accuracy without breaking the bank. Ideal for various sprinting events, this revolutionary app is the perfect alternative to imprecise stopwatches and expensive laser timing systems. Ever wondered about the accuracy of your sprint time recorded using a handheld stopwatch? Those times can be off by as much as 0.30 seconds. Unfortunately, there has been little consistency in timing sprints, leading to skepticism regarding self-reported times. Perfect Stopwatch offers both accuracy and verifiable proof! Athletes, coaches, scouts, and fans have long sought a convenient and precise method for timing sprints. Perfect Stopwatch is the solution, utilizing video analysis to determine sprint times. Simply drag the video marker to pinpoint the exact moment the athlete's hand leaves the ground at the start and then drag it again to identify when their chest crosses the finish line. The app's tutorial will guide you through the straightforward process. Say goodbye to the uncertainty of a coach's thumb determining your sprint time. With Perfect Stopwatch, you can video record and time your runs as often as you like. No more re-runs due to a coach's timing error, which may have robbed you of your fastest time. With a video of your sprint, Perfect Stopwatch empowers you to measure your performance with unparalleled precision. Don't settle for imprecise timing methods or spend a fortune on high-tech systems. Elevate your sprint performance tracking with Perfect Stopwatch and gain a competitive edge. Join countless athletes, coaches, scouts, and fans who have already made the switch. Download Perfect Stopwatch now and revolutionize the way you measure your sprint times! To access all features, content, and functionality you can subscribe to an annual auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appcano.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://appcano.io/terms

Screenshots

StopWatch + Camera3 screens
Perfect Stopwatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Perfect Stopwatch at Free against StopWatch + Camera's $1.99. Perfect Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). StopWatch + Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Perfect Stopwatch is free to download; StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99 up front. Perfect Stopwatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. StopWatch + Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perfect Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect Stopwatch has 192 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of StopWatch + Camera's written reviews are positive against 86% of Perfect Stopwatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, Perfect Stopwatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
StopWatch + Camera versus Perfect Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopWatch + CameraPerfect Stopwatch
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (18 ratings)4.6 (192 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerman PARDOAppcano LLC

Customer experience

StopWatch + Camera

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%

Perfect Stopwatch

All ratings192 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.1%

Bugs and requests

StopWatch + Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Perfect Stopwatch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos uploaded not completely in frame
  • Landscape videos crop to portrait
  • App requires restart while editing
  • Limited video uploads for paid users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow landscape video uploads without cropping
  • Revert to older, more comfortable interface
  • Clarify data storage handling

In-app purchases

None

StopWatch + Camera

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Perfect Stopwatch

Subscriptions2
  • Perfect Stopwatch 3 Months3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Perfect Stopwatch Individual$29.99
  • Perfect Stopwatch Group$129.99
  • Perfect Stopwatch Team$399.99

Questions

Is StopWatch + Camera free?
StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perfect Stopwatch free?
Perfect Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StopWatch + Camera or Perfect Stopwatch?
Perfect Stopwatch is rated higher. StopWatch + Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Perfect Stopwatch averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.
Do StopWatch + Camera or Perfect Stopwatch have ads?
Perfect Stopwatch shows ads; StopWatch + Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, StopWatch + Camera or Perfect Stopwatch?
StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Perfect Stopwatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, StopWatch + Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and Perfect Stopwatch on September 23, 2026.

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