- Timekeeper - vs Big Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
- Timekeeper -
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A timekeeper including countdown mode with bells for presentation and so on. Of course no Ads! Multiple timekeepers supported. Progress can still be checked by color when the device is muted.
Big Timer
This utility app provides a large, clear countdown timer with repeat functionality. Customize alarm sounds, volume, and duration. A Pro version offers an ad-free experience, custom themes, and more alarm options.
- Repeat countdown
- Timer history
- Customizable alarms
- Light and Dark themes
- Ad-free Pro version
- Customizable themes (Pro)
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A simple countdown timer that's big, clear, and easy to use. KEY FEATURES • Repeat: Restart the same timer when the countdown ends • History: Quickly restart one of your recently used timers • Alarms: Set the alarm sound, volume, and duration • Themes: Choose between Light and Dark • Live Activity: Check the time remaining and pause, resume, or stop the timer from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. The free version includes banner ads. Watch a video ad to hide them for 15 minutes. PRO FEATURES Unlock Pro with a one-time purchase to get: • An ad-free experience • Custom themes: Choose your text color, background color, and font • More alarm options: Get additional alarm sounds and choose a timer completion sound from your device's music library Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Note: Completion sounds selected from your music library play only while the app is visible on screen. When the app is in the background, the completion notification uses the notification sound instead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: - Timekeeper - at none against Big Timer's 1. - Timekeeper - also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence 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. Big Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. - Timekeeper - asks for nothing beyond the download.
- Timekeeper - ships an update fortnightly, Big Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | - Timekeeper - | Big Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minshun Yang | Tsukutena |
In-app purchases
- Timekeeper -
No in-app purchases
Big Timer
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
Questions
Is - Timekeeper - free?
Is Big Timer free?
Do - Timekeeper - or Big Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, - Timekeeper - or Big Timer?
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