Comparison

Big Fat Timer vs Big Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Large, visible timer
  • Counts up only
  • Customizable titles
  • Color customization
  • Minimalist design
Features
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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.

About

Big Timer

Features
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Big Timer: Minimalist Large Digit Focus & Countdown Timer Looking for a clean, distraction-free timer with massive, easy-to-read digits across the room? Big Timer is designed with an ultra-minimalist full-screen interface featuring high-contrast extra-large numbers. Whether you are conducting a keynote presentation, studying with the Pomodoro technique, timing high-intensity interval workouts, cooking in the kitchen, or practicing meditation, Big Timer keeps your time perfectly visible at a glance. How to Use 1. Set Time: Tap the big display to quickly adjust minutes and seconds with the smooth wheel selector. 2. Mode Selection: Toggle effortlessly between Countdown mode for timed tasks and Count-Up Stopwatch mode for track sessions. 3. Start & Pause: Single-tap anywhere to start or pause the timer instantly. 4. Auto-Theme Matching: Enjoy 8 purpose-driven color themes automatically matched to your activity (Focus, Workout, Cooking, Presentation, Meditation, Deadline, Break, General). Key Features - Extra Large High-Contrast Display: Huge digital numbers designed for maximum legibility from any distance. - Dual Timer Modes: Supports both Countdown Timer and Count-Up Stopwatch functions. - 8 Purpose-Driven Dynamic Themes: Beautiful color palettes tailored for Focus (Blue), Workout (Green), Cooking (Orange), Presentation (Purple), Meditation (Cyan), Deadline (Red), Break (Lime), and General (Slate). - Keep Screen On (Wakelock): Prevents your display from sleeping or dimming automatically during important timer sessions. - Audio & Haptic Feedback: Optional pleasant completion sound and vibration alerts when your session finishes. - Lightweight & Privacy-Focused: Operates 100% locally on your device with instant responsiveness. Recommended For - Students and professionals using the Pomodoro technique for deep focus and study sessions. - Speakers, teachers, and presenters keeping track of talk duration and speech deadlines. - Fitness enthusiasts, coaches, and athletes timing gym workouts, HIIT, and interval training. - Home cooks needing a clear kitchen timer visible from across the room. - Anyone seeking a clean, uncluttered desk clock and timer experience. Download Big Timer today and enjoy a beautifully clear, large-digit focus timer!

Screenshots

Big Fat Timer4 screens
Big Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Big Fat Timer at none against Big Timer's shown. Big Fat Timer also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Big Fat Timer versus Big Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Fat TimerBig Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelirium LLCSeulki Eom

In-app purchases

None

Big Fat Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Fat Timer free?
Big Fat Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Fat Timer or Big Timer have ads?
Big Timer shows ads; Big Fat Timer does not.

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