# Stopwatch ٞ vs Second Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch ٞ at 4.5 against Second Stopwatch's 2.9. Stopwatch ٞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 10). Second Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Stopwatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch ٞ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 10, 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 50% of Second Stopwatch's.

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, Second Stopwatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch ٞ | Second Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790/reviews)** | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) |

## 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


### Second Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-stopwatch/id1460869299)

This utility app provides a straightforward stopwatch that exclusively counts in seconds. Its large, colorful buttons are designed for ease of use, simplifying precise measurements and calculations.

**Highlights:** Counts only in seconds, Large, colorful buttons, Easy to use interface, Simplifies math calculations, Precise measurements

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch ٞ free?

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

### Is Second Stopwatch free?

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

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

Stopwatch ٞ is rated higher. Stopwatch ٞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Second Stopwatch averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch ٞ or Second Stopwatch have ads?

Both Stopwatch ٞ and Second Stopwatch show ads.

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

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, and Second Stopwatch every 4 months. Most recently, Stopwatch ٞ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Second Stopwatch on October 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.*