BIG.TIME vs Repstack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIG.TIME
This app provides a large, easy-to-read timer for various activities, visible from a distance. It offers countdown and stopwatch modes with customizable alerts, themes, and presets for sports and other events. Designed for quick access and offline use, it ensures the screen stays on while timing.
- Massive, full-screen display
- Count up and count down modes
- Built-in sports presets
- Customizable alerts and warnings
- Theme and font customization
- Tap anywhere to control
- Offline functionality
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BIG.TIME turns your iPhone or iPad into a giant, easy-to-read timer that's visible from across the field, court, pool, or gym. MASSIVE DISPLAY • Digits fill the entire screen — readable from 50+ feet away • Works in portrait and landscape on every iPhone and iPad • Automatically adapts to your screen size and orientation TWO MODES • Count Up — stopwatch mode, counts from 0:00 upward • Count Down — set any duration and count down to zero BUILT-IN PRESETS • Basketball: 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 30 minute periods • Soccer: 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, and 90 minute halves • Drills: 5 minute quick timer • Custom: set any duration up to 499 minutes CUSTOM COUNT UP • Start counting up from any time — perfect if the app was reset mid-game • Pick your starting minutes and seconds, then tap play ALERTS & WARNINGS • Audible alerts: buzzer, air horn, whistle, bell, or silent • Countdown warnings at 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds • Digits turn red in the final 10 seconds • Screen flashes red and white when time expires • Haptic feedback on warnings and finish THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION • Classic theme adapts to Light and Dark mode automatically • Create up to 5 custom themes with your own colors • Add a background image from your photo library • 25+ font styles: system, rounded, serif, monospaced, condensed, and custom fonts • Milliseconds display: always, under 1 minute, or never • Stopwatch wrap: 59:59, 99:59, or never DESIGNED FOR THE SIDELINE • Tap anywhere to start and stop — no tiny buttons to find • Long-press to access settings • Controls auto-hide so the display stays clean • Screen stays awake while the timer is running • Works with no internet connection OVERFLOW DISPLAY • Times over 99 minutes show overflow digits at the top of the screen • Supports timing up to 9999 minutes PRIVACY • No data collection whatsoever • No accounts, no tracking, no analytics • Everything stays on your device Perfect for basketball coaches, soccer referees, swim meet officials, CrossFit timers, debate tournaments, classroom activities, cooking, and anywhere you need a big, visible timer.
Repstack
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Repstack turns bodyweight training into a habit you actually keep. Pick a program, follow the plan day by day, and let Repstack count your reps, time your rest, and track every session. No gym. No equipment. No guesswork. SIX PROVEN PROGRAMS • Repstack Challenge 30 — full-body, 30 days • Zero to 100 Push-ups • First Pull-up & Beyond • Strong Legs • Core Stack (abs) • Tricep Stack (dips) BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING • Guided workouts with automatic rep counting and rest timers • A streak that rewards showing up, not perfection • Progress charts so you can see yourself getting stronger • Daily reminders that fit your schedule • Milestones and haptics that make every set feel good PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device and syncs through your own private iCloud. We have no servers and we never collect your data. REPSTACK PRO Unlock every program and your full history with Repstack Pro. Start with a 3-day free trial, then subscribe monthly ($3.99/month) or yearly ($17.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID, auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Cancel anytime. Start stacking reps today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://repstack-kcj.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Repstack at every 5 days against BIG.TIME's every 2 weeks. Repstack also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BIG.TIME ships an update every 2 weeks, Repstack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIG.TIME | Repstack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpeedEQ, LLC | Jakub Chojnacki |
In-app purchases
BIG.TIME
No in-app purchases
Repstack
No in-app purchases









