Stopwatch & Countdown vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stopwatch & Countdown
This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.
- Large-display stopwatch
- Countdown timer function
- Customizable colors
- Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds)
- Simple and intuitive operation
- Suitable for sports and games
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Stopwatch with large-sized numbers. Countdown function included. Simple operation makes it easy for anyone to use. It can be used for athletics and party games with time limits. ●Basic usage 1. How to start Tap the start button or the time. 2. How to stop Tap the Stop button or the time. 3. How to reset Tap the reset button. ● Countdown function You can use the countdown function by selecting "Countdown" in the "Mode" item of the setting screen. The start time of the timer can be changed freely (the default setting is 10 minutes). ● Other settings 1. Color settings You can change the color of the text. The background can be selected from white or black. 2. Display settings You can set whether to show or hide "hour", "minute", "second", and "millisecond" individually. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 rating: Stopwatch & Countdown at 4.1 against Big Timer's 3.0. Stopwatch & Countdown also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 20%). Big Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stopwatch & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 20% of Big Timer's.
Stopwatch & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Big Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stopwatch & Countdown | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAOYA ONO | Ryouhei Azuma |
Customer experience
Stopwatch & Countdown
Big Timer
In-app purchases
Stopwatch & Countdown
- Premium Plan$0.991 Month
- Support Developer$0.99
- Remove ads$24.99
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
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