# StopWatch + Camera vs Perfect Stopwatch

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopWatch + Camera | Perfect Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-camera/id686959372/reviews) | **[4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-stopwatch/id1598567322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [German PARDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/664855416) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### StopWatch + Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-camera/id686959372)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Perfect Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-stopwatch/id1598567322)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Stopwatch 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Perfect Stopwatch Individual | $29.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Stopwatch Group | $129.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Stopwatch Team | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for timing sprints
- 👍 Accurate for 40-yard dash
- 👍 Good for self-timing
- 👍 Provides proof of times
- 👍 Affordable compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not in frame
- 🐛 Inaccurate times reported
- 🐛 Landscape videos crop to portrait
- 🐛 Over-simplified interface (recent update)
- 🐛 High memory usage

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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