# Stop watch[Simple] vs Stopwatch Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop watch[Simple] at none against Stopwatch Pro's 1. Stop watch[Simple] also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Stopwatch Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch Pro 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 5.0 for Stopwatch Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch Pro has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, Stopwatch Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop watch[Simple] | Stopwatch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-watchsimple/id827793199/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-pro/id6450864441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masanao Baba](https://appshunter.io/developer/803806609) | [Bogdan Pechounov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695212990) |

## 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


### Stopwatch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-pro/id6450864441)

A highly customizable stopwatch app featuring large, pressable text for easy control. It offers lap export, adjustable millisecond display, and undo functionality for accidental resets. Paid features include custom gestures and colors.

**Highlights:** Large customizable text display, Press to start/pause, long press to reset, Swipe down to add lap, Export laps in CSV format, Adjustable millisecond display, Undo accidental reset, Custom gestures and colors (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock more | $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 Stopwatch Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop watch[Simple] or Stopwatch Pro?

Stop watch[Simple] and Stopwatch Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do Stop watch[Simple] or Stopwatch Pro have ads?

Neither Stop watch[Simple] nor Stopwatch Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop watch[Simple] or Stopwatch Pro?

Stop watch[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and Stopwatch Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Stop watch[Simple] was updated on October 2, 2026 and Stopwatch Pro on October 1, 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.*