# Multi vs Yarn Hoarder

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yarn Hoarder at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. Yarn Hoarder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Multi's advantage is ratings volume (695 vs 17) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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 and Yarn Hoarder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn Hoarder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 695 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 63% of Yarn Hoarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Yarn Hoarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-hoarder/id6748589361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **695** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Rachel Wisneski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826444497) |

## 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 |


### Yarn Hoarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-hoarder/id6748589361)

Easily manage your yarn collection with this app. Scan barcodes to add yarn, track quantities, and log usage for projects. Get alerts for low stock and access your inventory from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner for instant yarn addition, Inventory tracking with quantity and weight, Log yarn usage for projects, Smart search by brand, name, or color, Cloud backup for data access, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Hoarder Premium | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yarn Hoarder free?

Yarn Hoarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Multi or Yarn Hoarder?

Yarn Hoarder is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 695 ratings, while Yarn Hoarder averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Multi or Yarn Hoarder have ads?

Neither Multi nor Yarn Hoarder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or Yarn Hoarder?

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yarn Hoarder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 26, 2026 and Yarn Hoarder on October 24, 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.*