# Stop & Note vs Smart Stopwatch and Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop & Note at none against Smart Stopwatch and Timer's 3. Stop & Note also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Stopwatch and Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Stopwatch and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Stop & Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stop & Note against 5.0 for Smart Stopwatch and Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Stop & Note ships an update every 10 months, Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop & Note | Smart Stopwatch and Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-and-note/id901139726/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earl Gaspard](https://appshunter.io/developer/555744490) | [NETIGEN KLUZOWICZ SPOLKA JAWNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop & Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-and-note/id901139726)

Record time and text simultaneously, saving them as notes. Edit, search, and share your recorded information. Ideal for timing activities and jotting down observations.

**Highlights:** Record time and text notes, Edit saved notes, Search notes, Share notes, Integrated stopwatch

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Stopwatch and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596)

This free utility app offers both a stopwatch and a countdown timer. It's designed for various activities like sports, cooking, and games, with features like lap recording and customizable alarms. The app runs in the background and supports multiple screens.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch mode, Countdown timer mode, Lap recording, Customizable alarms, Background operation, Timer presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever one-time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop & Note free?

Stop & Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Stopwatch and Timer free?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop & Note or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Stop & Note and Smart Stopwatch and Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Stop & Note or Smart Stopwatch and Timer have ads?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; Stop & Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop & Note or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Stop & Note ships an update every 10 months, and Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Stop & Note was updated on August 6, 2026 and Smart Stopwatch and Timer on June 9, 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.*