# Stop watch[Simple] vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop watch[Simple] at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Stop watch[Simple] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stop watch[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stop watch[Simple] against 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Stop Watch Timer has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop watch[Simple] | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masanao Baba](https://appshunter.io/developer/803806609) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## 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


### Simple Stop Watch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Lap time and elapsed time tracking, Multi-watch functionality, Haptic feedback, Customizable interface, Home screen widgets, Media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop watch[Simple] free?

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

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

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

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

Stop watch[Simple] is rated higher. Stop watch[Simple] averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

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

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

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

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stop watch[Simple] was updated on October 2, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on September 26, 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.*