# Stopwatch  ( Timer ) vs timer.

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch  ( Timer ) at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (171 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 2 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch  ( Timer ) | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-timer/id914317985/reviews)** | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch  ( Timer )

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

This application provides a fast and straightforward stopwatch for measuring time intervals. It allows users to easily start, stop, and record durations with precision down to the second.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Fast start and stop functionality, Accurate time recording, Measures time in seconds, Simple operation

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch  ( Timer ) free?

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

### Is timer. free?

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

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

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) is rated higher. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 171 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or timer. have ads?

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

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

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 2 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) was updated on November 6, 2026 and timer. on November 2, 2026.

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