# Stopwatch ٞ vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch ٞ at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Stopwatch ٞ also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 26) and device support (4 vs 1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Stop Watch Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch ٞ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 26, 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 100% of Simple Stop Watch Timer's.

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopwatch ٞ | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id982137790/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## 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


### Simple Stop Watch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Lap time and elapsed time tracking, Multi-watch functionality, Haptic feedback, Customizable interface, Home screen widgets, Media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stopwatch ٞ free?

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

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stopwatch ٞ or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is rated higher. Stopwatch ٞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Stopwatch ٞ or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?

Both Stopwatch ٞ and Simple Stop Watch Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopwatch ٞ or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Stopwatch ٞ ships an update every 9 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch ٞ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on September 26, 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.*