Comparison

Bigger Timer vs OnStage Timer Pro

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

Head to head
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.

About

OnStage Timer Pro

This app provides a professional countdown timer for speakers and presenters, featuring large, readable displays with smart color cues. It includes templates for various speech types, rehearsal tools with delivery scores, and external display options.

Highlights
  • Large, readable countdown display
  • Smart stage color cues (green, yellow, red)
  • Ready-to-use templates for various speeches
  • Rehearsal and speech coaching with delivery score
  • Podium mode for landscape viewing
  • Apple Watch and Live Activities integration
  • External display support
Features
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OnStage Timer Pro — Professional Stage Timer + Speech Coach The all-in-one timer for speakers, presenters, and performers. Plan it, rehearse it, then nail your timing on stage. LARGE, READABLE COUNTDOWN A full-screen countdown visible from across the room — minutes, seconds, and percentage remaining at a glance. SMART STAGE COLORS Green, yellow, and red cues keep you on pace without thinking about it. READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES (NEW) One tap to set up the right timing for Toastmasters speeches, TED-style talks, sermons, panels, webinars, and lightning talks. REHEARSAL & SPEECH COACH (NEW) Practice your talk and get a Delivery Score — pace (words per minute), filler words, and timing — with progress trends so you improve every session. PODIUM MODE (NEW) Turn your phone to landscape, set it on the lectern, and glance down at a clean, giant countdown. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES Control the timer from your wrist with haptic cues. See it on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. EXTERNAL DISPLAY Show the timer on a connected screen or iPad for the whole room. ALSO INCLUDED - Custom presets and themes - Overtime tracking - Sound and haptic alerts - Encouraging stage messages Perfect for keynotes, Toastmasters, sermons, conferences, classrooms, and performances. Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://andyarevalo.com/terms.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html — — — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html

Screenshots

Bigger Timer1 screens
OnStage Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OnStage Timer Pro at Free against Bigger Timer's $0.99. OnStage Timer Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Bigger Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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

OnStage Timer Pro is free to download; Bigger Timer costs $0.99 up front. OnStage Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Bigger Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OnStage Timer Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bigger Timer ships an update every 9 months, OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bigger Timer versus OnStage Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigger TimerOnStage Timer Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam WrightAndy Arevalo

Customer experience

Bigger Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OnStage Timer Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bigger Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OnStage Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • OnStage Timer Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Bigger Timer free?
Bigger Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnStage Timer Pro free?
OnStage Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bigger Timer or OnStage Timer Pro?
OnStage Timer Pro is rated higher. Bigger Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OnStage Timer Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bigger Timer or OnStage Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Bigger Timer nor OnStage Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bigger Timer or OnStage Timer Pro?
Bigger Timer ships an update every 9 months, and OnStage Timer Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bigger Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and OnStage Timer Pro on September 22, 2026.

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