Comparison

Multi vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

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

Simple Stop Watch Timer

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

Highlights
  • Lap time and elapsed time tracking
  • Multi-watch functionality
  • Haptic feedback
  • Customizable interface
  • Home screen widgets
  • Media sharing
Read full description

This app is designed to mimic a real stop watch that is quick, easy, and intuitive, with features that enable you to use it effortlessly—even without looking at the screen. Lap Time and Elapsed Time: Capture both lap times and total elapsed time to track your progress accurately and easily. Multi-Watch: Need to have more than one stop watch running? Easily do so with the Multi-Watch feature! Start or stop all watches at the same or separate times and keep separate splits! Haptic Feedback: Feel the time! This app provides haptic feedback to keep you in the loop, whether you're starting, stopping, or resetting the timer. This tactile experience allows you to track time without having to glance at your device, making it perfect for athletes, chefs, and anyone on the go. Customizable Interface: The Simple Stop Watch Timer App allows you to customize the button size and location to match your preferences. With a user-friendly interface, you can tailor the app to your unique needs and enjoy a seamless time-tracking experience. Widgets for Convenience: Quick access, right from your home screen! This app comes with handy widgets that make tracking time a breeze. Choose from various widget sizes and styles to place on your home screen for easy access to the stopwatch whenever you need it. Media Sharing: The Simple Stop Watch App lets you share your timed achievements with friends, family, and social media with just a few taps. Celebrate your success and inspire others! Don't let time slip away—download the Simple Stop Watch Timer App today and experience time tracking like how it was back on a 1980s Stop Watch!

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Simple Stop Watch Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Stop Watch Timer at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. Simple Stop Watch Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (624 vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple Stop Watch Timer 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

Simple Stop Watch Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 624 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Stop Watch Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multi versus Simple Stop Watch Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiSimple Stop Watch Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)4.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdTravis Menghini

Customer experience

Multi

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

Simple Stop Watch Timer

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Simple Stop Watch Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?
Simple Stop Watch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Simple Stop Watch Timer is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.
Do Multi or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?
Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; Multi does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Simple Stop Watch Timer?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on September 26, 2026.

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