# Multi vs Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **624** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Adrian Ilka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873004583) |

## 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 |


### Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-timer-and-stopwatch/id6758456471)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |


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