Stopwatch Alternatives

Stopwatch is described as 'A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stopwatch are Floating Timer, SnapTimer, wnr and WatchMe.

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Alternatives list

  1. The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. SnapTimer icon
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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. wnr icon
     11 likes

    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. WatchMe icon
     16 likes

    WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.

    155 WatchMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Android stopwatch app in the Material You theme, designed for ease of use and best features

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. TimeLeft icon
     7 likes

    TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.

    53 TimeLeft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Mini Stopwatch is a minimalist stopwatch app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It sits conveniently in your macOS menu bar, providing quick access with just a click. Start and stop the timer with a single click, and reset it with a double-click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. DS Clock icon
     3 likes

    DS Clock is a FREE digital desktop clock that displays variable date and time information built from the format string.

    26 DS Clock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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