Comparison

Multi vs 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

Stopwatch°

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Simultaneous activity timing
  • Full-screen mode
  • Intuitive interface
  • CSV data export
  • Ad-free experience
Read full description

Stopwatch helps you time activities and record laps on iPhone and iPad. Use a single stopwatch or run several at once for sports, cooking, training, experiments, and everyday tasks. • Time multiple activities Run stopwatches independently or start and stop them together. • Keep your timers organized Name your stopwatches and group them into folders for different activities. • Record and compare laps Give laps descriptive names, review split and total times, and compare your fastest, slowest, and average laps. • Choose your view Switch between digital and analog displays, or use fullscreen mode for a larger clock. • Export your results Save stopwatch and lap data as CSV files to review in a spreadsheet or share with others. • Adjust the display Choose your preferred time precision and customize stopwatch controls to suit how you use the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stopwatchapp.carrd.co/

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Stopwatch°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch° at none against Multi's 8. Stopwatch° also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 64%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Multi's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 286 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 99% of Stopwatch°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Stopwatch° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multi versus Stopwatch°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiStopwatch°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)4.8 (286 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews98.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better286
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdKai Oelfke

Customer experience

Multi

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

Stopwatch°

All ratings286 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%

Bugs and requests

Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stopwatch°

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • CSV export not working (produces empty email)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Periodically ask for rating after extended use
  • Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
  • Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
  • Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
  • Make buttons larger for easier use while biking
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  • Make it float on the Lock Screen
  • Add dark mode option
  • Add option for different font colors for fastest/slowest laps in export
  • Add option to delete single laps by swiping left
  • Make delete confirmation optional
  • Full screen option
  • Make available for Apple Watch
  • Visibly running current lap time on Apple Watch
  • Rename folders

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
None

Stopwatch°

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch° free?
Stopwatch° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Stopwatch°?
Stopwatch° is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 286 ratings.
Do Multi or Stopwatch° have ads?
Neither Multi nor Stopwatch° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Stopwatch°?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stopwatch° every 9 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 28, 2026 and Stopwatch° on September 25, 2026.

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