# BigSeconds vs Kitchen Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kitchen Timer at 80% against BigSeconds's 50%. Kitchen Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (209 vs 14). BigSeconds's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BigSeconds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kitchen Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitchen Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitchen Timer has 209 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BigSeconds's written reviews are positive against 80% of Kitchen Timer's.

BigSeconds ships an update monthly, Kitchen Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BigSeconds | Kitchen Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigseconds/id1330538094/reviews) | **[4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robotic Jam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330538093) | [Focaccia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689143851) |

## What reviewers say

### BigSeconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigseconds/id1330538094)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Kitchen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-timer-simple-cooking/id6471403964)

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Long press for quick time setting, Background notifications, Customizable patterns and colors, Simple cooking aid

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen timer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BigSeconds free?

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

### Is Kitchen Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BigSeconds or Kitchen Timer?

Kitchen Timer is rated higher. BigSeconds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Kitchen Timer averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.

### Do BigSeconds or Kitchen Timer have ads?

Both BigSeconds and Kitchen Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BigSeconds or Kitchen Timer?

BigSeconds ships an update monthly, and Kitchen Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BigSeconds was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kitchen Timer on November 12, 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.*