Comparison

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch vs MillisecondTimer

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

Head to head
About

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch

This stopwatch app allows for easy start and stop by tapping anywhere on the screen. It offers large, clear displays in both landscape and portrait modes, with extensive customization options for colors and fonts. The app also prevents screen locking and can maintain landscape orientation.

Highlights
  • Tap anywhere to start/stop
  • Large landscape and portrait displays
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Multiple font options
  • Saves previous times
  • Prevents screen lock
Features
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Big Tap Display Stopwatch makes it effortless to start and stop the stopwatch by tapping any part of the screen. With both Landscape and Portrait displays it is easy to see the Time easily in large clear font. Fully customizable display with 6 Background Colors, 6 Text Colors and 4 available Fonts. App Features - Large Landscape and Portrait Displays - Saves Previous Times - 4 Different Fonts - 6 Background Colors - 6 Text Colors - Just Tap the Screen to Start/Stop the Stopwatch - Prevent the Screen from Locking while App is Open - Can Force App to Stay in Landscape Mode (except on iPad) This App was developed as an easy way to Start and Stop a stopwatch without having to look at the screen, because the buttons never move if in Portrait or Landscape. We also wanted to stop the device from being auto-locked, which would stop you from starting or stopping the clock. Privacy Policy - https://inspired-apps.co.uk/big-tap-counter-privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions - https://inspired-apps.co.uk/big-tap-stopwatch-terms-conditions/

About

MillisecondTimer

This app provides highly accurate timing tools, including a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock, all with millisecond precision. It's designed for precise measurements in workouts, games, and everyday situations, offering background operation and seamless switching between apps.

Highlights
  • Millisecond precision timing
  • Countdown timer with custom intervals
  • Stopwatch for accurate interval recording
  • Real-time millisecond clock display
  • Background operation and notifications
  • Recent timers for quick reuse
  • Customizable 12/24 hour clock format
Features
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Millisecond Timer is an all‑in‑one app that lets you use a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock with millisecond (0.001 second) precision. Millisecond Stopwatch records your time accurately down to the millisecond, and Millisecond Clock shows the current time with millisecond precision. When you first install the app, a simple tutorial appears automatically so you can learn how it works and start using it right away. Use Millisecond Timer and Millisecond Stopwatch in situations like these - Measuring workout intervals and exercise times that need accurate records (running, marathon training, etc.) - Everyday situations where you need a precise countdown - Events or games that require millisecond‑level countdowns - Timer challenge games with friends, such as “Who can stop closest to 2.785 seconds?” or for fair draws and random picks 【Millisecond Timer】 - Set timers in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. - Easily increase or decrease the time using the + and − buttons. - Press and hold the + or − button to quickly set the exact time you want. - Instantly reuse your recent timers from the Recent Timers list. - Tap the displayed time to type in a value faster than using buttons. - Get notified when the timer finishes, even if you’re using another app (background) or your device is locked. - If the timer is running and you switch to another app, it will keep counting and resume seamlessly when you return. 【Millisecond Stopwatch】 - Record times one by one with millisecond precision. 【Millisecond Clock】 - See the current time in real time, down to the millisecond. - Choose between 12‑hour and 24‑hour formats in Settings. - Enjoy a clean digital clock design with a digital‑style font. If you find a bug or have a feature request, go to Settings in the app and use “Send Bug Report & feedback” to contact the developer. 【Pro Version】 Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, as well as a lifetime purchase. - Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. - If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing date, your subscription may renew automatically. - All subscription terms follow Apple’s App Store policies. • Terms of Use: https://comdori.tistory.com/179 • Privacy Policy: https://comdori.tistory.com/161

Screenshots

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch4 screens
MillisecondTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MillisecondTimer at 5.0 against Big Tap Digital Stopwatch's 4.6. Big Tap Digital Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Big Tap Digital Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MillisecondTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MillisecondTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Tap Digital Stopwatch has 221 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch ships an update every 11 days, MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Big Tap Digital Stopwatch versus MillisecondTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Tap Digital StopwatchMillisecondTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (221 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings221 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid DempseyWONJI HA

Customer experience

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch

All ratings221 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

MillisecondTimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Tap Digital Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Remove adverts$7.99
3 purchases

MillisecondTimer

Subscriptions2
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan$1.001 Month
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Big Tap Digital Stopwatch free?
Big Tap Digital Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MillisecondTimer free?
MillisecondTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Tap Digital Stopwatch or MillisecondTimer?
MillisecondTimer is rated higher. Big Tap Digital Stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while MillisecondTimer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Big Tap Digital Stopwatch or MillisecondTimer have ads?
Both Big Tap Digital Stopwatch and MillisecondTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Tap Digital Stopwatch or MillisecondTimer?
Big Tap Digital Stopwatch ships an update every 11 days, and MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Big Tap Digital Stopwatch was updated on October 18, 2026 and MillisecondTimer on October 2, 2026.

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