Comparison

Stopwatch vs DateWidget

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

Head to head
About

Stopwatch

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch and timer functionality. It's designed for simplicity, featuring large buttons for easy operation in various settings like the kitchen, gym, or classroom. Get precise timekeeping with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Simple two-button interface
  • Quick startup
  • Small file size
  • Count up and down timer
  • Easy reset function
Features
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Stopwatch is the ultimate easy-to-use stopwatch. Use it in the kitchen, gym, classroom or wherever you need time counted up or down. ◉ Simple to use with only two big buttons! ◉ Quick startup time. ◉ Small file size. ▶ How to use: 1. Press Start. 2. Press Stop when finished. 3. Press Reset to restart. Download this app today!

About

DateWidget

Personalize your device's home screen with a variety of customizable date widgets. Design widgets with different styles and sizes to match your preferences. This utility app offers a fast and stable experience for home screen customization.

Highlights
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Various widget sizes supported
  • Multiple style options
  • Fast and stable performance
  • Date display customization
Features
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DateWidget makes you customlize home screen with all kinds of widgets. You can design the widget as you want. - Supports widgets of various sizes; - Supports customization with various styles; - Fast and stable; Other features will coming soon.

Screenshots

Stopwatch2 screens
DateWidget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stopwatch at Free against DateWidget's $0.99. Stopwatch also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (71 vs 1). DateWidget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Stopwatch is free to download; DateWidget costs $0.99 up front. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DateWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch ships an update every 8 months, DateWidget every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stopwatch versus DateWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatchDateWidget
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (71 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetviking AB红英 杨

Customer experience

Stopwatch

All ratings71 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

DateWidget

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$0.99
None

DateWidget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch free?
Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DateWidget free?
DateWidget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch or DateWidget?
Stopwatch is rated higher. Stopwatch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while DateWidget averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stopwatch or DateWidget have ads?
Stopwatch shows ads; DateWidget does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch or DateWidget?
Stopwatch ships an update every 8 months, and DateWidget every 3 months. Most recently, Stopwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and DateWidget on October 24, 2026.

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