# Stopwatch ٞ vs Video Stopwatch SC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch ٞ at none against Video Stopwatch SC's 1. Stopwatch ٞ also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 402). Video Stopwatch SC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Stopwatch SC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Stopwatch ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stopwatch ٞ against 4.5 for Video Stopwatch SC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 402 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Stopwatch ٞ's written reviews are positive against 84% of Video Stopwatch SC's.

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, Video Stopwatch SC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch ٞ | Video Stopwatch SC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790/reviews) | **[4.5 (402 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-stopwatch-sc/id1328418973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 402 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Seconds Count Timing Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328418972) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Video Stopwatch SC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-stopwatch-sc/id1328418973)

Record, track, and analyze timing data from videos or manual input. Compare performances side-by-side and organize results in detailed datasheets. Enhance training with advanced video analysis tools.

**Highlights:** Record and analyze video timing, Manual logging stopwatch, Side-by-side video comparison, Organized data sheets, Frame-by-frame review, Solo training mode, Advanced video controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Precise timing by milliseconds
- 🏎️ Helpful for lap times (bike, BMX)
- 🍎 Useful for physics projects/education
- ↔️ Ability to compare two videos
- 🌟 Incredible functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💾 Does not save locally
- 📤 Cannot export files (crashes)
- 📺 Low resolution (720p)
- 🔄 Screen cannot be flipped
- 🤏 Finicky and hard to record with

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting files
- App freezes when importing videos
- Videos not saved after import attempt
- App not working after subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to flip screen for recording
- Local saving of videos
- File export functionality
- Higher resolution options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch ٞ free?

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

### Is Video Stopwatch SC free?

Video Stopwatch SC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch ٞ or Video Stopwatch SC?

Video Stopwatch SC is rated higher. Stopwatch ٞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Video Stopwatch SC averages 4.5 from 402 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch ٞ or Video Stopwatch SC have ads?

Stopwatch ٞ shows ads; Video Stopwatch SC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch ٞ or Video Stopwatch SC?

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, and Video Stopwatch SC fortnightly. Most recently, Stopwatch ٞ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Stopwatch SC on November 3, 2026.

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