# The Big Timer — user reviews

> 9 indexed App Store user reviews of The Big Timer by Joel Klabo, rated 4.70/5 from 6 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-timer/id969746649.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (9 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Functionality Lacking

*2022-06-23, version 5.5.0*

I was only able to start a counting up timer, and then pause it and also reverse it. I could not set a timer for 15 mintues and then have the app count it down. I deleted.

### 3/5 — I love it but I’m so sad.

*2023-03-15, version 5.5.0*

This was the only timer I could find in the App Store that actually counts up and down from where you left off, can be edited, and paused. But what saddens me is that the time at which I leave off cannot be permanently saved. Whether I exit the app or leave it in the background, it inconsistently will reset to zero and it really bothers me when I can’t remember where I left off.  I never leave reviews but I wish this could be fixed and will definitely adjust my rating if this is corrected.

### 4/5 — Helpful app

*2022-08-22*

I use this to set timers on micro tasks in an effort to work quickly as possible - it does exactly what I need, thanks.  Would be better if times could be set manually with the keyboard instead of having to drag up.

### 5/5 — Merveilleuse application !

*2022-12-21*

J'utilise The Big Timer pour savoir combien d'heures je dors...

### 5/5 — Get this timer

*2016-06-16, version 3.1*

Get it. Make if count. You'll be happy.

### 5/5 — Beautiful timer with all the latest iOS features

*2016-06-08, version 3.1*

Force touch
Apple TV support
Probably lots of other stuff that I haven't even discovered yet

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2015-07-01, version 1*

No more squinting to see the small text of my timer. My eyes thank you, and my perfectly cooked soufflé thanks you!

### 5/5 — Nice and simple

*2015-05-08, version 1*

Great job on this. I really like this!

### 5/5 — Wow. Such timer.

*2015-05-08, version 1*

Great app. It is simple and it does what it needs to do. The gestures are kind of clever too!

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