# Stopwatch ٞ vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch ٞ at none against MultiTimer's 1. Stopwatch ٞ also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 76) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15). MultiTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stopwatch ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch ٞ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Stopwatch ٞ's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch ٞ | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## 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


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timers, Lap feature for stopwatch, Audible alerts, Flashing display, Progress bar, Large, clear display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch ٞ free?

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

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

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

MultiTimer is rated higher. Stopwatch ٞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch ٞ or MultiTimer have ads?

Both Stopwatch ٞ and MultiTimer show ads.

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

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