Comparison

Multi vs --Stop Watch--

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

--Stop Watch--

This utility app functions as a basic stopwatch. It allows users to start, stop, and reset the timer with simple button presses. Ideal for timing events or tasks.

Highlights
  • Start timer
  • Stop timer
  • Reset timer
  • Easy operation
Features
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- How to operate - Press "Start" to start the stopwatch. Press "Stop" to stop the stopwatch. Press "Reset" to reset the stop watch.

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
--Stop Watch--2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: --Stop Watch-- at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. --Stop Watch-- also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 --Stop Watch-- sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Multi against 4.5 for --Stop Watch--. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 252 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 75% of --Stop Watch--'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multi versus --Stop Watch--: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti--Stop Watch--
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)4.5 (252 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better252
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdMakiko Kawahara

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings624 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative30.0%

--Stop Watch--

All ratings252 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

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
3 purchases

--Stop Watch--

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$0.791 Month
  • Premium Plan (Yearly)$3.951 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Plan (Lifetime)$9.19

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is --Stop Watch-- free?
--Stop Watch-- is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or --Stop Watch--?
Multi and --Stop Watch-- are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 624 and 252 ratings respectively.
Do Multi or --Stop Watch-- have ads?
--Stop Watch-- shows ads; Multi does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi or --Stop Watch--?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and --Stop Watch-- every 10 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 14, 2026 and --Stop Watch-- on October 8, 2026.

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