Comparison

Minimum Timer vs Big Colorful Timer

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

Head to head
About

Minimum Timer

Features
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This digital timer features a simple, unadorned, and serene design. It is ideal for concentrating on study or work and has the minimum necessary functions. // How to operate // - Tap the remaining time display on the timer to switch to setting mode. - Press the triangle marks above and below the time display to set the remaining time on the timer. - Tap on an empty area of the screen to exit setting mode and start the timer. // Other Functions // - The timer time can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute. - The alarm tone can be selected from 78 different tones. Touch the tone name or the tool button on the right to move to the selection screen. - Tap the bell icon to turn the alarm ON/OFF. - Tap the seconds display while the timer is in progress to toggle the seconds display on and off. However, the seconds display will appear when there is less than one minute remaining, even if the seconds display is hidden. - Tap the seconds display during setting to toggle the seconds setting in increments of 10 seconds. - If you switch to setting mode while the timer is in progress or after it has ended, the set time will be displayed in the lower right corner. Tap this to immediately repeat with the previous timer setting. - The current time display in the lower left corner can be switched to "12 hours," "24 hours," or "not displayed" by tapping it. - The display of the remaining time on the timer can be moved up, down, left, or right with a finger. - Vertical and horizontal screen rotation is supported. - The text size can be adjusted in steps by pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X". - Tap the color icon in the setting mode to select from 10 background colors. These are the operations and main functions of this digital timer. Please use this simple yet functional timer for more efficient time management.

About

Big Colorful Timer

A large, vibrant timer designed for full-screen display, perfect for social gatherings and game nights. It features a loud alarm and vibration to ensure you never miss a time limit.

Highlights
  • Full-screen display
  • Large, bold visuals
  • Loud alarm sound
  • Vibration alerts
  • Ideal for social events
Features
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This timer is big, bold, and colorful. It fills the entire screen and is ideal for game nights and social events. The alarm sound is loud and the phone vibrates so you're sure to know when time's up!

Screenshots

Minimum Timer3 screens
Big Colorful Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Colorful Timer at none against Minimum Timer's 1. Big Colorful Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minimum Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and update cadence 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. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Colorful Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Minimum Timer versus Big Colorful Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum TimerBig Colorful Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiHockey Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99
None

Big Colorful Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Colorful Timer free?
Big Colorful Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minimum Timer or Big Colorful Timer have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; Big Colorful Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Timer or Big Colorful Timer?
Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Big Colorful Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Minimum Timer was updated on October 19, 2026 and Big Colorful Timer on October 12, 2026.

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