Comparison

ThreeTimer vs Big Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThreeTimer

This utility app offers a versatile timer experience, including a stopwatch with lap recording, a countdown timer with end notifications, and a specialized round timer for activities like boxing. It's designed for various training and timing needs.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with count up
  • Lap time recording
  • Countdown timer
  • End notification
  • Round timer with set number of sets
  • Endless round timer option
Features
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This application is a simple timer with one round timer function used in stopwatch, timer, training etc. as one. Please use the timer by the bottom button with the training menu that suits yourself. 【Main functions / use】 stopwatch ・Count up ・Lap time recording It is a simple stopwatch. You can record by pressing the lap time button. timer ・Count down ・End notification It is a timer that you can use for various things. round timer ・Count down ・End notification ・Set number of sets It is a recommended round timer for boxing, boxer size etc etc. If you do not set the number of rounds, you can use it in an endless state. Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Countdown timer functionality
  • Simple interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ThreeTimer4 screens
Big Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against ThreeTimer's 1. ThreeTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThreeTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ThreeTimer versus Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeTimerBig Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Ryouhei Azuma

Customer experience

ThreeTimer

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral42.9%
Negative14.3%

Big Timer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThreeTimer

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99
None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreeTimer free?
ThreeTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreeTimer or Big Timer have ads?
Big Timer shows ads; ThreeTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreeTimer or Big Timer?
ThreeTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Big Timer every 2 months. Most recently, ThreeTimer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Big Timer on November 3, 2026.

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