Comparison

Multi vs Timer & stopwatch

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

Head to head
About

Multi

This app offers multiple stopwatches with advanced features like parallel or sequential timing modes. It's designed for tracking multiple events or participants simultaneously, with customizable displays and background operation for accurate timing.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Parallel and Sprint modes
  • Customizable display options
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch support
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Multi-Stopwatch extends your normal stopwatch with many useful additional functions. Multiple stopwatches • Stop several times simultaneously • Use the 2 modes "Normal" and "Sprint". In "Normal" mode the stopwatches run in parallel. In "Switch" mode only one stopwatch runs at a time. If another stopwatch is started, the previous one pauses automatically. Sprint Mode • You want to track many runners, swimmers? Then the sprint mode is perfect for you • The large buttons and the haptic feedback help to operate without having to look at the iPhone Platforms • In addition to the iPhone app, Multi-Stopwatch is now also optimized for your iPad • Use Multi-Stopwatch now on your Apple Watch Customizability • Adjust the multi-stopwatch exactly to your needs • Need a bigger toolbar? Do you want the times to be displayed to the nearest second? You can set it now • You want to show the number of rounds and the last round, hide the name for it? You can set it now • When you tap on the stopwatch, you don't want to stop the time but see details? You can set it now Of course, the stopwatches also run in the background with millisecond accuracy. Perfect e.g. for sports teachers, doctors, time recording, DLRG, races and much more. Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-multi-stopwatch

About

Timer & stopwatch

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple side-by-side timers
  • Multi-stepped timers with custom durations
  • Spoken timer alerts
  • Timer widget for quick access
  • Library of pre-built timers
  • Stopwatch functionality
Features
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Timeglass has everything you need to time exercise, study, cooking, and your other daily routines. Timeglass gives you: ● Many timers, side by side - Create reusable timers and run them side by side. Maybe you want to do a workout while timing a roast in the oven. No problem! Timeglass has you covered. ● Multi-stepped timers - Timers can have multiple steps, where each step has its own duration. This is great for workout routines and cooking. ● Spoken timers - Want to know what's up next without looking at your phone? Timeglass will talk you through your stepped timers so you can stay focused on whatever you're doing. ● Timer widget - Start and view your timers from any widget screen, or from 3D Touching the app icon. You can even use this to see your timers while your phone is locked. ● Pre-built timers - A library of forty timers to choose from, covering fitness, home & lifestyle, productivity, relaxation, and cooking. ● Lots more awesome stuff - Like stopwatches, repeating alerts, beautiful tones & icons for your timers, plus five themes to choose from.

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Timer & stopwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timer & stopwatch at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. Timer & stopwatch also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). Multi's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timer & stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 87% of Timer & stopwatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multi versus Timer & stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTimer & stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6241.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdCOSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings624 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative29.4%

Timer & stopwatch

All ratings1,419 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Timer & stopwatch

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarms sometimes don't go off when the app is in the background
  • Timer progress not visible on lock screen

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Ability to duplicate and edit existing timers
  • Option to organize timers into folders or categories
  • Integrate with Apple Health or Fitness apps
  • Add a timer countdown indicator in the widget

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Multi

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Multi-Stopwatch Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Multi-Stopwatch pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ad$0.99
  • Stopwatch Pro$5.99
  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$19.99
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  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Timer & stopwatch

One-time1
  • Upgrade Timeglass$2.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer & stopwatch free?
Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Timer & stopwatch?
Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Timer & stopwatch averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Multi or Timer & stopwatch have ads?
Neither Multi nor Timer & stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Timer & stopwatch?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer & stopwatch on September 22, 2026.

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