# Stop watch[Simple] vs --Stop Watch--

The clearest difference is rating: Stop watch[Simple] at 5.0 against --Stop Watch--'s 4.5. Stop watch[Simple] also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). --Stop Watch--'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Stop watch[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop watch[Simple] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: --Stop Watch-- has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop watch[Simple] | --Stop Watch-- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masanao Baba](https://appshunter.io/developer/803806609) | [Makiko Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462034804) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop watch[Simple]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### --Stop Watch--

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watch/id1462034805)

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

**Highlights:** Start timer, Stop timer, Reset timer, Easy operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $0.79 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Yearly) | $3.95 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Lifetime) | $9.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop watch[Simple] free?

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

### Is --Stop Watch-- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop watch[Simple] or --Stop Watch--?

Stop watch[Simple] is rated higher. Stop watch[Simple] averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while --Stop Watch-- averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do Stop watch[Simple] or --Stop Watch-- have ads?

--Stop Watch-- shows ads; Stop watch[Simple] does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop watch[Simple] or --Stop Watch--?

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, Stop watch[Simple] was updated on October 2, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on October 16, 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.*