# Colored Timer vs Big Colorful Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Big Colorful Timer at 5.0 against Colored Timer's 3.8. Colored Timer's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big Colorful Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colored Timer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Colored Timer ships an update monthly, Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Timer | Big Colorful Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-colorful-timer/id6502377564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sven Bergmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062987574) | [Hockey Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643290890) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571)

This utility app allows users to set up multiple timers that visually change color as time progresses. Define custom "Timer events" to associate specific colors with different time intervals. A pro version offers more timers and color options.

**Highlights:** Color-changing background, Configurable timer events, Multiple simultaneous timers, Pro version for more timers, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Colored Timer free?

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

### Is Big Colorful Timer free?

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

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

Big Colorful Timer is rated higher. Colored Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Big Colorful Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Colored Timer nor Big Colorful Timer shows ads.

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

Colored Timer ships an update monthly, and Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Colored Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Big Colorful Timer on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*