# Simple Event Countdown Timer vs Big Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Event Countdown Timer at none against Big Timer's shown. Simple Event Countdown Timer also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Big Timer's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Event Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Simple Event Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Big Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Event Countdown Timer | Big Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Manning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279788769) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Event Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770)

Easily track the time remaining until your important events. View all upcoming countdowns in one place, from vacations to birthdays. Includes a widget for quick access in your device's Today view.

**Highlights:** Event countdown tracking, Single view for all events, Quick event setup, Today view widget, 3D Touch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Event Countdown Timer free?

Simple Event Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Event Countdown Timer or Big Timer?

Simple Event Countdown Timer is rated higher. Simple Event Countdown Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Big Timer averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Simple Event Countdown Timer or Big Timer have ads?

Big Timer shows ads; Simple Event Countdown Timer does not.

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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.*