# Stopwatch and Countdown

> stopwatch & countdown - big numbers - easy to use

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Game land
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 483,311
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (559 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2019-03-24
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 7.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.game-land.it/gen\_privacy\_policy.html](https://www.game-land.it/gen_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

The 'Stopwatch and Countdown' Chrome extension offers a simple, flexible, and clean interface optimized for easy time tracking. It features a full-screen display with big numbers in landscape mode for clear visibility. Users can utilize the Stopwatch for precise elapsed time measurement down to milliseconds with start, pause, and lap interval functions. The Countdown timer allows setting hours, minutes, and seconds, and at the end triggers customizable actions such as notifications, messages, or alarms. The extension supports color customization for backgrounds and numbers, enhancing usability and personalization. Designed for convenience, it allows timer controls through taps and works smoothly, provided the device remains on for countdown completion. This extension is ideal for users needing an easy-to-use timer with clear numeric displays.

## Rankings

- #102,022 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the app simple, clean, and functional, appreciating its big buttons, lack of ads, and good performance as a stopwatch and countdown timer. However, several users report problems with the countdown feature not working correctly, the absence of a pause function in countdown mode, and no option to save or summarize lap data. Additional improvements suggested include a confirmation dialog on exit and clearer behavior when tapping the app during a running stopwatch.

### Pros

- No ads and no unnecessary permissions, providing a clean user experience.
- Simple, clean, and easy to use interface.
- Useful for various activities like exercising and audio editing.
- Big buttons and tap areas make it user-friendly.
- Functions well as both a stopwatch and countdown timer.

### Cons

- Countdown feature has issues and sometimes doesn't work.
- Lacks a pause or stop feature in countdown mode without resetting.
- Cannot save lap data or provide summaries like average and fastest times.
- Missing confirmation dialog on app exit, leading to accidental loss of countdown.
- Confusion about whether tapping the app brings up an existing stopwatch or creates a new one.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mbsoft4.utility.stopwatch)