Comparison

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps vs Chrono

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

Head to head
About

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps

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

Chrono

This app allows you to run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, perfect for managing complex tasks or timing various activities at once. Each stopwatch can be individually labeled and managed, even when the app is running in the background. It's designed for efficient multi-tasking in scenarios like cooking or sports.

Highlights
  • Unlimited chronometers
  • Independent management
  • Labeled stopwatches
  • Background mode support
  • Delete chronometers
  • Ideal for multi-tasking
Features
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Chrono - Multiple Stopwatches Chrono is a simple Stopwatch app that enables you to launch multiple chronometers at the same time. The app, which allows you to label each chronometer you launch, is ideal for multi-tasking, sequencing complicated tasks smoothly. The app is great if or cooking , allowing you to track the time for different things you are cooking simultaneously. Or for sport events, where you want to track several participants at the same time. Functionalities - add unlimited chronometers and manage them independently - delete a chronometer when you are done using it - supports background mode - add a label to the stopwatches The app is free but a simple advertising banner is displayed on top. No fullscreen ads.

Screenshots

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps4 screens
Chrono3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multiple Stopwatches & Laps at 87% against Chrono's 11%. Multiple Stopwatches & Laps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Multiple Stopwatches & Laps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiple Stopwatches & Laps has 191 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Multiple Stopwatches & Laps's written reviews are positive against 11% of Chrono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps ships an update every 2 months, Chrono every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multiple Stopwatches & Laps versus Chrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiple Stopwatches & LapsChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (191 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman KotovFB PUBLISHING LLC

Customer experience

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps

All ratings191 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.1%

Chrono

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Multiple Stopwatches & Laps

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

Chrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiple Stopwatches & Laps free?
Multiple Stopwatches & Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multiple Stopwatches & Laps or Chrono?
Multiple Stopwatches & Laps is rated higher. Multiple Stopwatches & Laps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Chrono averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Multiple Stopwatches & Laps or Chrono have ads?
Both Multiple Stopwatches & Laps and Chrono show ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiple Stopwatches & Laps or Chrono?
Multiple Stopwatches & Laps ships an update every 2 months, and Chrono every 18 months. Most recently, Multiple Stopwatches & Laps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Chrono on October 9, 2026.

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