# Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer at none against Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's 2. Countdown Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Countdown Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, Countdown Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-multiple-timer/id923834737/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Kotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/912021271) | [Gregory Strigunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118406318) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-plus-multiple-timer/id923834737)

Track multiple time intervals simultaneously with this advanced stopwatch and countdown tool. Organize your timers with named, color-coded entries, add comments to laps, and group them into folders. Export your data to CSV for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous stopwatches, Named and color-coded timers, Lap tracking with comments, Folder organization, CSV data export, Focus mode for full-screen view, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Promo | $1.49 | one-time |
| Stopwatch plus without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319)

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Count-up timer, Event tracking, Time remaining, Time elapsed, Event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 No ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No unnecessary permissions or tracking
- 👍 Minimalistic and clean design
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality (single timer only)

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Countdown not working as expected in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Allow multiple timers/countdowns
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer free?

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Countdown Timer?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Countdown Timer have ads?

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer shows ads; Countdown Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Countdown Timer?

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, and Countdown Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 23, 2026.

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