Stop:Watch

Keep time.
Stay focused.

A minimal stopwatch and timer for Mac.
For your work, your study, and your everyday.

Download on macOS

Free to download · Optional one-time Pro upgrade

Stop:Watch
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Try the stopwatch above · An interactive illustration of the app

Made for MacNo account neededSessions stored on your Mac
Made to keep things simple

Your time.
A little clearer.

Start a study session. Time a task. Set a countdown for your next break. Keep your attention on what you’re doing, with just the time you need.

01 / TIME

Count up. Count down.

A stopwatch and countdown timer in one simple app. Start, pause, reset, and get back to it.

02 / FOCUS · PRO

Keep time in sight.

Keep the timer above your other windows, or control your session from the menu bar.

03 / REFLECT · PRO

See where your time goes.

Review past sessions, add titles and notes, and see your time across the day or week.

Simple app. Simple choice.

Start free.
Make it yours with Pro.

The essentials are free. Upgrade inside the app when you want more ways to manage and review your time.

Stop:Watch

Free

A little space to focus.

  • Stopwatch and countdown timer
  • Start, pause, and reset
  • Lap timing

Stop:Watch Pro

One-time purchase

More from every session. No subscription.

  • Session history, notes, and time statistics
  • Menu bar controls and always on top
  • Automatic pausing when you step away
  • Adjustable text size and milliseconds
  • Copy elapsed time into another app

Pro is available as an in-app purchase. See the app for current pricing in your region.

A few useful answers

Before you get started.

Is Stop:Watch free?

Yes. Download it free and use the stopwatch and countdown timer. Pro adds session history, menu bar controls, automatic pausing, and more through a one-time in-app purchase.

Do I need an account?

You don’t need a Stop:Watch account. Your Apple Account is used by the App Store to download the app and manage any purchase.

Where are my sessions stored?

Session history and preferences are stored locally on your Mac. Stop:Watch does not send your session titles, notes, or timing history to the developer. Read the privacy policy for details.

Which Macs does it support?

The current project targets macOS 14.2 or later. Check the Mac App Store listing for the requirements of the version currently available.

How can I get help or share an idea?

Email justincodes@icloud.com with questions, feedback, or ideas for Stop:Watch.

A little timer.
Room for everything else.

Find your focus with Stop:Watch for Mac.

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