# Multi vs Time Cast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Time Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## 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 |


### Time Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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