Comparison

HeatNext vs Bigger Timer

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

Head to head

HeatNext Heating App

★ 3.73 ratingsView app →

About

HeatNext

Features

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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Bigger Timer

This utility app provides a large, screen-filling timer that is easy to read from a distance. It's ideal for situations where a standard timer is too small to see clearly.

Highlights

Expands to fit screen
Large, readable display
Ideal for distant viewing
Simple timer functionality

Features

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Bigger Timer is designed to expand to fit your screen. When you need a timer that you can read from a distance, Bigger Timer will do the job.

Screenshots

HeatNext4 screens

Bigger Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HeatNext at Free against Bigger Timer's $0.99. HeatNext also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Bigger Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HeatNext is free to download; Bigger Timer costs $0.99 up front. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bigger Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, Bigger Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

HeatNext versus Bigger Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HeatNext	Bigger Timer
Price	Free — better	$0.99
Rating	—	3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	3 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 9 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Paid
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	2 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nomnio	William Wright

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4

Plus Package$1.991 Month
Advanced Package$3.991 Month
Plus Package$18.991 Year

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Advanced Package$37.991 Year

None

Bigger Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeatNext free?

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

Is Bigger Timer free?

Bigger Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do HeatNext or Bigger Timer have ads?

Neither HeatNext nor Bigger Timer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HeatNext or Bigger Timer?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and Bigger Timer every 9 months. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and Bigger Timer on July 19, 2026.