# MultiLapTimer vs Stopwatch°

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stopwatch° at 98% against MultiLapTimer's 0%. Stopwatch° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). MultiLapTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stopwatch° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch° has 306 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MultiLapTimer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Stopwatch°'s.

MultiLapTimer ships an update every 7 months, Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiLapTimer | Stopwatch° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilaptimer/id987894469/reviews) | **[4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **306** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuji Yanase](https://appshunter.io/developer/630324479) | [Kai Oelfke](https://appshunter.io/developer/644779478) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiLapTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multilaptimer/id987894469)

This utility app allows simultaneous tracking of lap times for up to four racers. It features simple pull-and-release functionality for recording laps and supports Bluetooth Smart button devices for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Tracks up to four racers simultaneously, Pull & Release for lap timing, Bluetooth Smart button device support, Measurement of four different tracks

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch/id6449844733)

This app provides precise timekeeping with multiple stopwatches for simultaneous activity tracking. It offers a distraction-free full-screen mode and allows data export for analysis. Enjoy a reliable, ad-free, and subscription-free timing experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Simultaneous activity timing, Full-screen mode, Intuitive interface, CSV data export, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🆓 Free with no ads
- ⏱️ Multiple timers/stopwatches
- 🏷️ Ability to name/label laps and timers
- 🔄 Automatic conversion to days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Rating prompts too soon
- 🗑️ Dangerous reset/delete buttons
- ↔️ Button placement not ideal for right-handed users
- ⬆️ Confirmation for delete cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- CSV export not working (produces empty email)

**Requested features**

- Periodically ask for rating after extended use
- Add feature to sum time lapsed in folders
- Add feature to show start and end time for each lap
- Move reset or delete all buttons to less accessible locations
- Make buttons larger for easier use while biking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiLapTimer free?

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

### Is Stopwatch° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiLapTimer or Stopwatch°?

Stopwatch° is rated higher. MultiLapTimer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stopwatch° averages 4.8 from 306 ratings.

### Do MultiLapTimer or Stopwatch° have ads?

MultiLapTimer shows ads; Stopwatch° does not.

### Which is updated more often, MultiLapTimer or Stopwatch°?

MultiLapTimer ships an update every 7 months, and Stopwatch° every 2 weeks. Most recently, MultiLapTimer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Stopwatch° on October 15, 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.*