Comparison

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer vs Chrono

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

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

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer4 screens
Chrono3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer at 87% against Chrono's 11%. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 8 days 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. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer has 187 ratings behind it against 19, 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 11% of Chrono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, Chrono every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer versus Chrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch plus Multiple TimerChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — 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

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

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

Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer

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

Chrono

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 Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Chrono?
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Chrono averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Chrono have ads?
Both Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer and Chrono show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer or Chrono?
Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer ships an update every 8 days, and Chrono every 18 months. Most recently, Stopwatch plus Multiple Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Chrono on September 14, 2026.

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