# Multi vs Stopwatch ٞ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch ٞ at none against Multi's 8. Stopwatch ٞ also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). Multi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stopwatch ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Multi against 4.5 for Stopwatch ٞ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 66% of Stopwatch ٞ's.

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Stopwatch ٞ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Stopwatch ٞ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 624 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## 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 |


### Stopwatch ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790)

This stopwatch app offers continuous timing even after relaunch or inactivity. It provides sound and vibration notifications for start, stop, and lap actions, with customizable options. It also supports synchronization with widgets and smartwatches for seamless use across devices.

**Highlights:** Continuous timing without interruption, Sound and vibration notifications, Lap recording, Today widget support, Apple Watch integration, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps asking for a review
- 🐛 Resets to zero every day
- 🐛 Loses time on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Doesn't stay on

**Reported bugs**

- Laps marked on the watch do not appear on the phone
- App keeps updating and disappearing from Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Ability to change main display from whole time to lap time
- Ability to save splits for later


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopwatch ٞ free?

Stopwatch ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Multi or Stopwatch ٞ?

Multi and Stopwatch ٞ are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 624 and 1.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Multi or Stopwatch ٞ have ads?

Stopwatch ٞ shows ads; Multi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or Stopwatch ٞ?

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stopwatch ٞ every 9 months. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stopwatch ٞ on September 24, 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.*