Comparison

Multi vs Time Cast

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

Time Cast

This app synchronizes a stopwatch across multiple devices in real-time for groups. A host controls the timer and can send messages, while viewers join with a code to see live updates and lap times. It's ideal for team practices, events, or any coordinated activity.

Highlights
  • Real-time synchronized stopwatch
  • Host and viewer modes
  • Shareable session codes/links
  • Lap time recording
  • Host messaging
  • Focus mode for clear display
Features
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Time Cast is the ultimate multi-person stopwatch app that brings real-time timing to groups. Whether you're coaching a team, timing an event, or coordinating activities, Time Cast makes it easy for everyone to stay synchronized. No account or sign-up required—just create a session and share the code. KEY FEATURES HOST MODE • Create a session and control the stopwatch • Share a simple 6-character code or link with observers • See how many people are watching in real-time • Record lap times with one tap • Send colored messages to all observers • Track fastest and slowest laps automatically VIEWER MODE • Join any session instantly with a code or link • Watch live stopwatch updates with no delay • View lap times as they happen • Receive messages from the host • Focus mode for distraction-free viewing • Share the session with others FOCUS MODE • Full-screen display perfect for across-the-room viewing • Shows live lap times in large, easy-to-read format • New lap times appear prominently for 5 seconds • Host messages appear full-screen with custom colors • Toggle on/off with one tap SEAMLESS SHARING • Share session links via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop • One-tap joining from shared links • No sign-up or account required PERFECT FOR • Sports teams and coaches tracking practice times • Race officials timing multiple events • Fitness classes with synchronized workouts • Academic competitions and debates • Any group activity requiring shared timing HOW IT WORKS 1. One person hosts and controls the stopwatch 2. Observers join using a simple code or link 3. Everyone sees the same time and laps in real-time 4. Host can send messages to highlight important moments 5. Viewers can use Focus Mode for clear, distraction-free display Time Cast uses real-time technology to ensure everyone stays perfectly synchronized, with no delays or lag. The clean, modern interface makes it easy for anyone to use, whether you're hosting or observing. Download Time Cast today and bring your team, class, or event together with synchronized timing. Privacy Policy: https://www.rspoon3.com/time-cast/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Time Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Cast at 100% against Multi's 64%. Time Cast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Multi's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Time Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Cast 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 3, 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 Time Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Cast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Multi versus Time Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTime Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdRichard Witherspoon

Customer experience

Multi

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

Time Cast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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
None

Time Cast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Cast free?
Time Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Time Cast?
Time Cast is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Time Cast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Multi or Time Cast have ads?
Neither Multi nor Time Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Time Cast?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Cast every 3 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 14, 2026 and Time Cast on September 25, 2026.

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