Comparison

Multi vs Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

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

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

Features
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Lock Screen Timer is built for fast and distraction-free timing. Perfect for workouts, intervals, rest times or any quick task, the app lets you control your timers directly from your iOS Lock Screen — no unlocking required. Key features: • Three independent timers • Built-in stopwatch • Native iOS Lock Screen widgets • Start, pause and reset with a single tap • Clean, minimal and intuitive design Designed to feel right at home on iOS, Lock Screen Timer keeps your focus where it belongs.

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Multi at every 2 weeks against Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch's every 3 months. Multi also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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 Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multi versus Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiLock Screen Timer & Stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings624 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdAdrian Ilka

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
Show 1 more
  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$1.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch free?
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Multi or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch have ads?
Neither Multi nor Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch on October 1, 2026.

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