Comparison

Stop watch[Simple] vs iStopwatch

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

Head to head

Stop watch[Simple]

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

iStopwatch

LCD Stopwatch & Timer

Free

🔧 Utilities

No ratingsView app →

About

Stop watch[Simple]

A straightforward stopwatch application designed for simplicity. It offers basic timing functions without any complex features. Ideal for quick and easy timekeeping needs.

Highlights

Basic stopwatch functionality
Simple user interface
Easy to use

Features

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this is a stop watch. very Simple.

About

iStopwatch

Features

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A precision LCD-style stopwatch with lap tracking, volume key control, and customizable fonts. Whether you're timing a run, coaching a sport, or need a reliable counter for any task, iStopwatch delivers with style and accuracy. KEY FEATURES • LCD Display — Authentic digital display with glowing digits, just like a real LCD stopwatch • Lap Tracking — Record unlimited laps with fastest/slowest indicators • Volume Key Control — Start, record, pause, and reset using your device's volume buttons — no need to touch the screen • 6 Custom Fonts — Choose from Digital-7, Orbitron, Share Tech Mono, VT323, Menlo, or SF Mono • 4 LCD Themes — Switch between LCD Cyan, Green, Blue, or a dazzling Purple-Pink-Blue gradient • Haptic & Sound Feedback — Feel and hear every action • Background Timing — Keeps counting even when you switch apps • Copy Records — Share your lap data instantly • Dark Mode — Easy on the eyes, perfect for any lighting PERFECT FOR - Running and jogging - Swimming and cycling - Workout intervals - Cooking and baking - Lab experiments - Any timing task Download iStopwatch and time everything with precision.

Screenshots

Stop watch[Simple]2 screens

iStopwatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop watch[Simple] at none against iStopwatch's 1. Stop watch[Simple] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). iStopwatch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). On price 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. iStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop watch[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, iStopwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level

Stop watch[Simple] versus iStopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Stop watch[Simple]	iStopwatch
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 22 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	7.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Masanao Baba	景珂陈

In-app purchases

None

Stop watch[Simple]

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iStopwatch

One-time1

Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Stop watch[Simple] free?

Stop watch[Simple] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iStopwatch free?

iStopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Stop watch[Simple] or iStopwatch have ads?

iStopwatch shows ads; Stop watch[Simple] does not.

Which is updated more often, Stop watch[Simple] or iStopwatch?

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and iStopwatch monthly. Most recently, Stop watch[Simple] was updated on October 2, 2026 and iStopwatch on October 1, 2026.