Stopwatch vs Stopwatch°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple two-button interface
- Quick startup
- Small file size
- Count up and down timer
- Easy reset function
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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!
Stopwatch°
This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.
- Multiple stopwatches
- Simultaneous activity timing
- Full-screen mode
- Intuitive interface
- CSV data export
- Ad-free experience
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Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch° at 99% against Stopwatch's 40%. Stopwatch° also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 286 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 99% of Stopwatch°'s.
Stopwatch ships an update every 8 months, Stopwatch° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stopwatch | Stopwatch° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (71 ratings) | 4.8 (286 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 98.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 286 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netviking AB | Kai Oelfke |
Customer experience
Stopwatch
Stopwatch°
Bugs and requests
Stopwatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Stopwatch°
Reported bugs
1 issue- CSV export not working (produces empty email)
Requested features
14 requests- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
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- Make it float on the Lock Screen
- Add dark mode option
- Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
- Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
- Make delete confirmation optional
- Full screen option
- Make available for Apple Watch
- Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
- Rename folders
In-app purchases
Stopwatch
- Ad Removal$0.99
Stopwatch°
No in-app purchases
Questions
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