# Big Timer vs Stage Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against Stage Timer's 4. Big Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). Stage Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stage Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Timer | Stage Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) | [Robin Nap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782983860) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-timer-simple/id1619061460)

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.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, Stopwatch functionality, Countdown timer functionality, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stage Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage-timer-event-countdown/id6739185854)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Croissant | $2.99 | one-time |
| Two Croissants | $4.99 | one-time |
| Croissant & Jam | $7.99 | one-time |
| Breakfast | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Timer free?

Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stage Timer free?

Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Big Timer or Stage Timer have ads?

Big Timer shows ads; Stage Timer does not.

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