Comparison

StopWatch + Camera vs 5KClock

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
Read full description

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

5KClock

This sports app helps coaches predict athlete finishing times by recording split times. It provides immediate projections to keep coaches informed about runner performance during races.

Highlights
  • Race clock start
  • Record split times
  • Projected finishing times
  • Athlete performance tracking
  • Real-time race insights
Features
Read full description

With 5KClock, coaches can start the race clock, record an athlete's 1-mile or 2-mile slit, and immediately see a projected finishing time. Stay ahead of the race and know exactly where your runners are headed.

Screenshots

StopWatch + Camera3 screens
5KClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 5KClock at Free against StopWatch + Camera's $1.99. 5KClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). StopWatch + Camera's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

5KClock is free to download; StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5KClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StopWatch + Camera has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, 5KClock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StopWatch + Camera versus 5KClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopWatch + Camera5KClock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerman PARDOEric Driscoll

Customer experience

StopWatch + Camera

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

5KClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StopWatch + Camera

No in-app purchases

None

5KClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StopWatch + Camera free?
StopWatch + Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5KClock free?
5KClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StopWatch + Camera or 5KClock?
5KClock is rated higher. StopWatch + Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while 5KClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StopWatch + Camera or 5KClock have ads?
Neither StopWatch + Camera nor 5KClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopWatch + Camera or 5KClock?
StopWatch + Camera ships an update every 5 months, and 5KClock every 9 days. Most recently, StopWatch + Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and 5KClock on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons