Comparison

LSU Shield vs Video Stopwatch SC

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

Head to head
About

LSU Shield

This safety app connects users with university safety forces during emergencies. It allows for sending crime tips with media, creating a peer-to-peer safety network for location tracking, and accessing campus safety resources.

Highlights
  • Emergency contact with university safety forces
  • Send crime tips with photos/videos
  • Peer-to-peer location tracking (Safety Check)
  • Access campus safety resources
  • Emergency procedures guide
Features
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LSU Shield is the official safety app of Louisiana State University. If you're in a dangerous situation, use the LSU Shield application to quickly and easily contact university safety forces. LSU Shield also allows you to: -Send text messages, as well as photos and videos of crime tips and suspicious behavior directly to university safety forces. -Use the Safety Check feature to create a peer-to-peer safety network. Walking to class alone and want some additional safety? Use Safety Checks to allow your friends and family to track your location during that activity. -Access campus safety resources, such as emergency procedures, directly through the app. GPS disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

About

Video Stopwatch SC

Record, track, and analyze timing data from videos or manual input. Compare performances side-by-side and organize results in detailed datasheets. Enhance training with advanced video analysis tools.

Highlights
  • Record and analyze video timing
  • Manual logging stopwatch
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Organized data sheets
  • Frame-by-frame review
  • Solo training mode
  • Advanced video controls
Features
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Video Stopwatch The world’s most versatile and comprehensive mobile timing and training application. Feature rich and simple to use. Patent Pending technology allows you to record, track, save, compare and analyze all of your critical time and performance data. Record your event and set timing markers after to gain greater precision. Save your timing data in data sheets to stay organized. The compare videos tool allows you to compare 2 videos side by side. Videos always begin at the start marker which makes synchronizing videos a breeze. Patent pending video stopwatch allows you to record an event or training session and then review frame by frame to precisely mark the start, lap and/or multiple finish times. If you are recording a race, Seconds Count can mark the finish points of all competitors and display each finish time and the time distance between each competitor. Data Sheets Store lap and finish times from manual and video timing in datasheets. Add text, dates and comments to cells to keep information organized. With thousands of columns and rows on each data sheet, there is plenty of room to store all of your records Manual Logging Stopwatch A manual stopwatch function can be deployed when video is not needed or used that will automatically log the results in a data sheet. Additional Labels and dates can be added to give these times organization as well. Solo Training Tool: Pro Subscription Required (1 Month Free Trial Available) A solo training function allows user to set app to automatically record multiple videos with a user selectable rest period in between each video allowing the user to repeatedly record themselves and later analyze their performance. Developing consistency is one of the keys to success. Compare Videos Tool: Pro Subscription Required (1 Month Free Trial Available) Improve your form and technique analysis with the compare videos tool. Videos are locked to move synchronously or can be unlocked to move independently. Videos always begin at the start marker which makes synchronizing them a breeze. Pro Subscription - Annual Pro Subscription ($5.99 per year) Subscription includes: - Introductory 1 Month Free Trial - Solo Training Tool - Compare Videos Tool - 60fps and 120fps Video Frame Rate Capability - Time Scroller Opacity Setting - Video Stabilization Setting - Video Brightness Control - Video Trimming Tool - Video Uploading to Web Application - Video Imports - Data Sheet Templates - Data Sheet Split Times - Freezing Data Sheet Headers An introductory 1 Month Free Trial will be given to new subscribers. Pending free trial eligibility, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the end of the free trial unless cancelled 24 hours prior to the end of the current trial period. If not eligible for free trial, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://secondscount.com/support Take your timing and technique analysis to the next level with Seconds Count. Check us out at www.secondscount.com.

Screenshots

LSU Shield3 screens
Video Stopwatch SC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LSU Shield at none against Video Stopwatch SC's 1. Video Stopwatch SC's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Video Stopwatch SC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. LSU Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Stopwatch SC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Stopwatch SC has 400 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LSU Shield's written reviews are positive against 83% of Video Stopwatch SC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LSU Shield ships an update every 6 months, Video Stopwatch SC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LSU Shield versus Video Stopwatch SC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLSU ShieldVideo Stopwatch SC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (39 ratings)4.5 (400 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39400 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.210.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouisiana State UniversitySeconds Count Timing Systems LLC

Customer experience

LSU Shield

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Video Stopwatch SC

All ratings356 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

LSU Shield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Video Stopwatch SC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when exporting files
  • App freezes when importing videos
  • Videos not saved after import attempt
  • App not working after subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to flip screen for recording
  • Local saving of videos
  • File export functionality
  • Higher resolution options

In-app purchases

None

LSU Shield

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Stopwatch SC

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is LSU Shield free?
LSU Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Stopwatch SC free?
Video Stopwatch SC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LSU Shield or Video Stopwatch SC?
Video Stopwatch SC is rated higher. LSU Shield averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Video Stopwatch SC averages 4.5 from 400 ratings.
Do LSU Shield or Video Stopwatch SC have ads?
Neither LSU Shield nor Video Stopwatch SC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LSU Shield or Video Stopwatch SC?
LSU Shield ships an update every 6 months, and Video Stopwatch SC fortnightly. Most recently, LSU Shield was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Stopwatch SC on October 29, 2026.

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