BigSeconds vs Timer®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Voice updates for approaching targets
- Large, snapping second hand
- Dynamic visual time representation
- Customizable timer alerts
- Intuitive interface
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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!
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.
- Customizable colors
- Alarm sound selection
- User-friendly interface
- Vibration alert
- Reliable and accurate timekeeping
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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!"
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BigSeconds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
BigSeconds ships an update monthly, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigSeconds | Timer® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robotic Jam LLC | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
BigSeconds
Timer®
In-app purchases
BigSeconds
- Upgrade to Pro$0.99
Timer®
No in-app purchases









