# Multi vs Stopwatch°

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.

Both are free to download. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stopwatch° asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Stopwatch° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) | **[4.8 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stopwatch Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Stopwatch°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
- 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
- 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
- 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
- ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
- ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- CSV export not working (produces empty email)

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*