BNStopwatch vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BNStopwatch
This digital stopwatch features a large, clear display with oversized numbers for easy readability from afar. It supports lap time recording, color customization, and is available across multiple Apple devices, making it ideal for various timing needs.
- Large, clear display
- Lap time recording
- Color customization
- Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
- Ideal for group activities and sports
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A digital stopwatch with big, bold numbers. Simple and easy to use. ■ Large, Clear Display The oversized numbers fill the screen, making them easy to read even from a distance. Perfect for group activities, parties, games, and sports timing. ■ Lap Time Recording Record and view lap times in a list. Great for sports training and performance tracking. ■ Color Customization Change the background and text colors to suit your style. ■ Multi-Device Support Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Use the iPad's large screen for meetings and events. Check your time at a glance with Apple Watch. ■ Perfect For ・Lightning talk (LT) time management ・Party and board game timers ・Sports timing and training ・Cooking and experiment timing ・Meeting and presentation time tracking
Big Timer
This utility app features large, easy-to-read text for simple stopwatch and countdown timer functions. It's designed for quick visibility from a distance, making it ideal for straightforward timekeeping needs.
- Large, easy-to-read display
- Stopwatch functionality
- Countdown timer functionality
- Simple interface
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Large letters make it easy to see and read even from a distance It can be used simply as a stopwatch or countdown timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BNStopwatch at 63% against Big Timer's 20%. BNStopwatch also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Big Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BNStopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
BNStopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of BNStopwatch's written reviews are positive against 20% of Big Timer's.
BNStopwatch ships an update every 4 days, Big Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BNStopwatch | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOLABO | Ryouhei Azuma |
Customer experience
BNStopwatch
Big Timer
In-app purchases
BNStopwatch
- Upgrade$0.99
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
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