# Stopwatch  ( Timer ) vs Stopwatch + reading out loud

The clearest difference is ads: Stopwatch + reading out loud at none against Stopwatch  ( Timer )'s shown. Stopwatch + reading out loud also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Stopwatch  ( Timer )'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stopwatch  ( Timer ) against 4.9 for Stopwatch + reading out loud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch + reading out loud has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 3 months, Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch  ( Timer ) | Stopwatch + reading out loud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-timer/id914317985/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [YUTAKA KENJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070080613) |

## 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


### Stopwatch + reading out loud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-reading-out-loud/id1643813045)

This utility app offers a versatile stopwatch with lap timing, split measurements, and the ability to create multiple simultaneous stopwatches. It features an audible readout function for measured times and automatic data saving with calendar and chart views for progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous stopwatches, Lap and split time measurement, Audible readout of measured times, Automatic data saving with calendar/chart views, Screen orientation lock, Countdown timer before start, Customizable button sounds and vibrations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch  ( Timer ) free?

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

### Is Stopwatch + reading out loud free?

Stopwatch + reading out loud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) is rated higher. Stopwatch  ( Timer ) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stopwatch + reading out loud averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Stopwatch + reading out loud have ads?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) shows ads; Stopwatch + reading out loud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) or Stopwatch + reading out loud?

Stopwatch  ( Timer ) ships an update every 3 months, and Stopwatch + reading out loud every 23 months. Most recently, Stopwatch  ( Timer ) was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stopwatch + reading out loud on October 11, 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.*