# Stopwatch  ( Timer ) vs Speaking Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch  ( Timer ) at 5.0 against Speaking Stopwatch's 2.5. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Speaking Stopwatch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speaking Stopwatch has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 3 months, Speaking Stopwatch every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch  ( Timer ) | Speaking Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-timer/id914317985/reviews)** | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [Tony Peng](https://appshunter.io/developer/560451165) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch  ( Timer )

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-timer/id914317985)

This application provides a straightforward and rapid stopwatch function. It accurately measures elapsed time in seconds, allowing users to easily start, stop, and record durations for various activities.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Fast operation, Accurate time measurement, Start and stop functionality, Records elapsed time

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speaking Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-stopwatch/id1226337183)

This utility app functions as a stopwatch that announces elapsed time at set intervals. Users can configure it to speak every 5, 10 seconds, or other custom durations. It's designed for hands-free time tracking.

**Highlights:** Voice announcements of elapsed time, Configurable speaking intervals (5s, 10s, etc.), Simple stopwatch functionality, Hands-free operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch  ( Timer ) free?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speaking Stopwatch free?

Speaking Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Speaking Stopwatch?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) is rated higher. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Speaking Stopwatch averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Speaking Stopwatch have ads?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) shows ads; Speaking Stopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Speaking Stopwatch?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 3 months, and Speaking Stopwatch every 16 months. Most recently, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) was updated on October 5, 2026 and Speaking Stopwatch on September 21, 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.*