# Simple Screen Stopwatch

> A simple stopwatch and countdown timer application.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drie\_an.stopwatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drie_an.stopwatch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.drie_an.stopwatch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** drie\_An
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 412,797
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (425 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2016-09-09
- **Publisher country:** ID
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drie_an.stopwatch)
- **Website:** [https://drieanapps.blogspot.com/](https://drieanapps.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://drieanapps.blogspot.com/p/simple-screen-stopwatch-privacy-policy.html](https://drieanapps.blogspot.com/p/simple-screen-stopwatch-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Simple Screen Stopwatch** is an easy-to-use Android app combining a stopwatch and countdown timer in one straightforward interface. Essential controls include Start, Stop, Pause/Resume, Lap, and Reset for convenient, precise time tracking.

The app can continue running when your device is locked, making it useful for workouts, cooking, work breaks, study sessions, and other everyday timing needs. Its intuitive design helps you manage countdowns and elapsed time efficiently.

## Rankings

- #110,667 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.drie_an.stopwatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its simple, clean stopwatch/timer and easy-to-use interface, with handy controls. However, recurring complaints focus on intrusive ads after updates and a desire for an ad-free paid version. Reliability issues include the timer stopping when the app loses focus or the screen times out, and weak or missing end-of-timer alerts. Some note the app is generally easy and long-lasting, with a few calling for UI tweaks. Overall, simplicity is the strength; ads and background reliability are the main downsides.

### Pros

- Simple, straightforward stopwatch/timer that’s easy to use.
- Clean UI with large, easy-to-tap buttons.
- Handy and reliable for quick timing tasks.
- Some users report no disturbing ads or an ad-free experience for now.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads introduced in updates; users want an ad-free paid version.
- Timer stops or resets when the app loses focus or the screen times out, reducing reliability.
- No audible end-of-timer alert or limited sound options.
- Audio defaults to mute, which can be frustrating for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.drie_an.stopwatch)