Comparison

BigSeconds vs Timer®

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

Head to head
About

BigSeconds

This app provides voice updates as a timer approaches its target, ensuring you are aware and ready on time for time-sensitive goals. It features a prominent, snapping second hand with a racing stripe for a dynamic visual representation of time passing.

Highlights
  • Voice updates for approaching targets
  • Large, snapping second hand
  • Dynamic visual time representation
  • Customizable timer alerts
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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When you need a timer that can give you voice updates as it approaches your target, so that you don't just get a beep too early or late for your time-sensitive goal, but can instead be aware and ready exactly on-time. Featuring a second-hand that doesn't amble along its tiny circular track, but instead SNAPS forward toward each new second energetically, reflecting your own ambition and sense of purpose. This second-hand stretches half-way across your screen, and has a RACING STRIPE! BigSeconds - it's your time, use it well!

About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

Screenshots

BigSeconds3 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer® at none against BigSeconds's 1. Timer® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). BigSeconds's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BigSeconds's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigSeconds ships an update monthly, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BigSeconds versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigSecondsTimer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1338 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobotic Jam LLCUniCom Technology

Customer experience

BigSeconds

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BigSeconds

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$0.99
None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigSeconds free?
BigSeconds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BigSeconds or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. BigSeconds averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do BigSeconds or Timer® have ads?
Both BigSeconds and Timer® show ads.
Which is updated more often, BigSeconds or Timer®?
BigSeconds ships an update monthly, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, BigSeconds was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timer® on September 29, 2026.

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