Comparison

Multi vs Virtual Alfred

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

Virtual Alfred

This AI-powered pantry manager helps you reduce food waste by tracking inventory, alerting you to expiring items, and suggesting recipes based on what you have. It simplifies grocery lists and meal planning.

Highlights
  • AI grocery organization
  • Intelligent inventory tracking
  • Expiration and low stock alerts
  • Smart recipe finder
  • Meal planner
  • Family sync and sharing
Features
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VirtualAlfred is the AI-powered smart pantry manager that helps you minimize food waste and simplify meal prep. Never worry about spoiled food or disorganized lists again! Our app acts as your personal household manager, using intelligent technology to automate the most tedious kitchen tasks. Top Features You'll Love: AI Grocery Organization: Add items to your list and our integrated automatically simplifies item names (e.g., "Organic Mozzarella Cheese, 2 cups" becomes "mozzarella cheese") and assigns the correct category (Produce, Dairy, etc.) instantly. Intelligent Inventory Tracking: Effortlessly log items into your digital pantry via manual entry or barcode scanning. Essential Alerts & Notifications: Expiration Alerts: Get clear pop-up notifications and widget updates for items expiring within 7 days, helping you use them just in time. Low Stock Alerts: Mark favorite items (like coffee or milk) and Alfred will automatically add them to your grocery list when the quantity drops below two. Smart Recipe Finder: Use the "With Pantry" search filter to instantly find recipes that maximize the ingredients you already have, prioritizing meals that require the fewest missing items. Meal Planner & Shopping Tools: Plan your meals for the week and instantly generate a grocery list for any missing ingredients. Family Sync & Sharing: Share your current grocery list with family members via a simple text message. Download VirtualAlfred today for $3.99/mo and transform your kitchen into an intelligent, efficient, and waste-free space! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Virtual Alfred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Alfred at 100% against Multi's 64%. Virtual Alfred also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Multi's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Virtual Alfred sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Alfred holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 624 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Virtual Alfred's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Virtual Alfred every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multi versus Virtual Alfred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiVirtual Alfred
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdGavin Love

Customer experience

Multi

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

Virtual Alfred

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
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  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$39.99
2 purchases

Virtual Alfred

Subscriptions2
  • Virtual Alfred Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Virtual Alfred Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Alfred free?
Virtual Alfred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Virtual Alfred?
Virtual Alfred is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Virtual Alfred averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Multi or Virtual Alfred have ads?
Neither Multi nor Virtual Alfred shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Virtual Alfred?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Virtual Alfred every 10 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 14, 2026 and Virtual Alfred on September 23, 2026.

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