Comparison

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer vs Stopwatch 4 Time Study

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

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
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Run multiple stopwatches at the same time — the feature iOS should have had. Create unlimited named, color-coded stopwatches, track laps with comments, organize everything in folders, and export to CSV when you need the data. MULTIPLE STOPWATCHES • Run unlimited stopwatches simultaneously • Optional “single stopwatch” mode (starting one stops the others) • Drag & drop reordering • Millisecond precision (toggle per stopwatch) LAPS + NOTES • Record laps with split times • Add comments to any lap • Fastest/slowest lap highlighting • Smart lap deletion (delete or merge time back) FOLDERS + BULK ACTIONS • Group stopwatches into folders (Work, Gym, Cooking...) • Start / stop / reset all stopwatches in a folder • Folder carousel for quick filtering FOCUS MODE • Full-screen timer view with big numbers • Minimal controls, no distractions EXPORT + BACKUP • Export to CSV (Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets) • Backup & restore with a shareable file • Selective export/import (choose what to include) SIRI SHORTCUTS • Create, start, and stop stopwatches by voice • Automate workflows in the Shortcuts app CUSTOMIZATION • 11 preset colors + unlimited custom colors • Compact or regular layout • Multiple app icons + dark mode • Supports Dynamic Type Thanks for using Stopwatches — your ratings and feedback help a lot!

About

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

This app helps record cycle times and perform simple time measurements. It offers automatic recording via accelerometer or camera, detailed statistical analysis, and data export options.

Highlights
  • Automatic recording via accelerometer/camera
  • Detailed statistical analysis (OEE, averages, dispersion)
  • Time recording with comments
  • Export data via email (CSV) or PDF report
  • Cloud sync and sharing
  • Customizable views (black/white, color-coded values)
Features
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Stopwatch 4 Time Study is a professional yet easy-to-use app for recording, analyzing, and documenting cycle times on iPhone and iPad. Features * Display times in decimal minutes (1/100 min) or minutes and seconds * Add, deactivate, reactivate, and delete individual measurements * Record cycle times manually or automatically * Automatic triggering using the accelerometer to detect movement or vibration * Automatic triggering using the camera by comparing a reference image with the current image * Define the number of parts produced per cycle * Apply individual performance ratings to measurements * Add notes and predefined reasons for interruptions * Configure side buttons for convenient operation Statistics and Analysis * Parts per hour * Average, range, minimum, and maximum * Accuracy (epsilon) and standard deviation * Number of valid measurements * Estimated number of additional measurements required to reach the configured accuracy target * Color-coded minimum and maximum values * Distribution chart, individual-value chart, and boxplot * Optional display or hiding of deactivated measurements * Outlier analysis based on the 1.5 IQR rule Managing Time Studies * Rename and delete recordings * Organize recordings in folders * Move recordings between folders * Sort recordings by name or date * Search recordings * Import and export time studies in the .sft format using the iOS Share Sheet * Export measurement data as CSV with configurable decimal and value separators * Create and restore complete ZIP backups Reports and Sharing * Generate comprehensive PDF time-study reports * Include statistics, charts, individual measurements, and notes * Share SFT, CSV, PDF, and ZIP files using the iOS Share Sheet iPad and Process Flow * Optimized split-view interface for iPad * Perform standard time studies using the same features available on iPhone * Import Process Flow projects prepared with the Stopwatch 4 TS Web App * Record individual activities and complete production cycles * Add part notes and interruption reasons * Export completed Process Flow measurements while preserving the original project and folder structure Additional Options * Light and dark appearance * Haptic feedback * Optional prevention of automatic screen locking * Configurable OEE, accuracy, performance-rating, and CSV settings * Read-only access to existing legacy iCloud recordings The legacy iCloud area is provided only for accessing and downloading existing cloud recordings. Uploading new recordings and sharing them using Sharing Keys are no longer supported.

Screenshots

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer4 screens
Stopwatch 4 Time Study3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch 4 Time Study at none against Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's 2. Stopwatch 4 Time Study also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (187 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch 4 Time Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch 4 Time Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stopwatch 4 Time Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, Stopwatch 4 Time Study every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer versus Stopwatch 4 Time Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch plus Multiple TimerStopwatch 4 Time Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KotovThomas Herzog

Customer experience

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.1%

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Promo$1.49
  • Stopwatch plus without Ads$2.99
None

Stopwatch 4 Time Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer free?
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch 4 Time Study free?
Stopwatch 4 Time Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Stopwatch 4 Time Study?
Stopwatch 4 Time Study is rated higher. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Stopwatch 4 Time Study averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Stopwatch 4 Time Study have ads?
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer shows ads; Stopwatch 4 Time Study does not.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Stopwatch 4 Time Study?
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, and Stopwatch 4 Time Study every 2 months. Most recently, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Stopwatch 4 Time Study on September 24, 2026.

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