# Big Fat Timer vs MinSec

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Fat Timer | MinSec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fat-timer/id1424777605/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minsec-multi-timer/id6455493221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Delirium LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083549808) | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Fat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fat-timer/id1424777605)

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.

**Highlights:** Large, visible timer, Counts up only, Customizable titles, Color customization, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MinSec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minsec-multi-timer/id6455493221)

Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.

**Highlights:** Set multiple timers, Intuitive interface, Pre-set timers for recurring tasks, Manage timers without retyping, Supports watch and iPhone

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Fat Timer free?

Big Fat Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MinSec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Fat Timer or MinSec?

MinSec is rated higher. Big Fat Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MinSec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Big Fat Timer or MinSec have ads?

Neither Big Fat Timer nor MinSec shows ads.

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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.*