Key vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Key
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Simply input those key pieces of information and you can very quickly get at them when you need them. Shown in nice big font size so you can reference it as you need. Tapping on an element will copy it to the clipboard so you can paste into another app or web form. You can create items from a list of suggested types but can also choose your own type and image.
Big Timer
This utility app features large, easy-to-read text for simple stopwatch and countdown timer functions. It's designed for quick visibility from a distance, making it ideal for straightforward timekeeping needs.
- Large, easy-to-read display
- Stopwatch functionality
- Countdown timer functionality
- Simple interface
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Large letters make it easy to see and read even from a distance It can be used simply as a stopwatch or countdown timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Key at none against Big Timer's shown. Key also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Big Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Key ships an update every 21 months, Big Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Key | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Barnes | Ryouhei Azuma |
In-app purchases
Key
No in-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Key free?
Is Big Timer free?
Do Key or Big Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Key or Big Timer?
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