# Timer Holic vs Big Colorful Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Colorful Timer at none against Timer Holic's 1. Timer Holic's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Timer Holic against 5.0 for Big Colorful Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Holic has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Holic | Big Colorful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-holic/id1153908526/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-colorful-timer/id6502377564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeong-min Yi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133862193) | [Hockey Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643290890) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Holic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-holic/id1153908526)

This utility app allows for quick and easy timer setup, focusing on speed and simplicity over extensive features. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and precise second-by-second time setting.

**Highlights:** Quick timer setup, Customizable alert messages, Up to 10 simultaneous timers, Set time by the second, Stopwatch functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Big Colorful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-colorful-timer/id6502377564)

A large, vibrant timer designed for full-screen display, perfect for social gatherings and game nights. It features a loud alarm and vibration to ensure you never miss a time limit.

**Highlights:** Full-screen display, Large, bold visuals, Loud alarm sound, Vibration alerts, Ideal for social events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Holic free?

Timer Holic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Colorful Timer free?

Big Colorful Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Holic or Big Colorful Timer?

Big Colorful Timer is rated higher. Timer Holic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Big Colorful Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Holic or Big Colorful Timer have ads?

Neither Timer Holic nor Big Colorful Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Holic or Big Colorful Timer?

Timer Holic ships an update every 2 months, and Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Holic was updated on July 7, 2026 and Big Colorful Timer on September 13, 2026.

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