Big Fat Timer vs MinSec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Fat Timer
This straightforward utility app provides a large, easily visible timer that only counts up. It allows for custom titles and color changes, offering a minimalist approach to time tracking for various simple uses.
- Large, visible timer
- Counts up only
- Customizable titles
- Color customization
- Minimalist design
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Sometimes you just need a BIG FAT TIMER. A timer that you can see easily. Thats it, thats all it does, less is more right? No FRILLS, no FEATURES, NADA: - Set an alarm? NO - Count Down Timer? NOPE. It only counts up. - Push notifications? HAH, WHY? - Ads? Someday - Change colors? ok yea we thought that was cool so yes, you can change the color of the timer - Add title? Ok sure that one was easy too, you can add a custom title to your timer. Use BFT for: - Keeping track of how long someone is talking, maybe it will help them wrap things up. - Keeping track of how long you are talking, maybe YOU should wrap things up. - Seeing how much time you are spending on the toilet. See if you can beat your record. - Staring contests* - Breathing contests* Thats it! Enjoy! *Note: BFT is not responsible for any injuries sustained for any contests held using BFT.
MinSec
Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.
- Set multiple timers
- Intuitive interface
- Pre-set timers for recurring tasks
- Manage timers without retyping
- Supports watch and iPhone
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This application allows you to set multiple timers and is intuitive and easy to use. If you set timers in advance for training intervals, cooking, etc., you can manage timers without having to retype them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MinSec at 5.0 against Big Fat Timer's 4.2. Big Fat Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, 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. MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Big Fat Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MinSec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Fat Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Big Fat Timer | MinSec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delirium LLC | Tomohisa Uchida |
Customer experience
Big Fat Timer
MinSec
In-app purchases
Big Fat Timer
No in-app purchases
MinSec
- Unlimited Alarm$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
