Big Timer vs TimeTilly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TimeTilly
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TimeTilly is designed to PUT YOU BACK IN CONTROL. Set daily allowances, start a simple timer, add or deduct minutes, reward good choices, and keep everyone consistent across TV, tablets, games, and phones — without complicated setup. TimeTilly is not an automatic “Big Brother” style system, and it doesn't hand tasks over to AI. It is a practical tool for parents who want screen time to feel less random, less reactive, and fairer. Created by parents for parents, TimeTilly is a practical solution to make screen time work. For you and your children. ◆ WHY PARENTS USE TIMETILLY ◆ • Set daily screen time limits • Simple to use timers to keep track of screen time across all devices • Add extra minutes as a reward for helpful behaviour • Deduct minutes when boundaries are tested • Manage screen time for individual children or groups of children • Create different routines for weekdays, weekends and family schedules • Make manual adjustments when real life does not go exactly to plan • Keep parents in control of screen time decisions ◆ STANDARD FEATURES (FREE VERSION) ◆ TimeTilly includes practical tools to help families get started with more consistent screen time management: • Set screen time limits • Start, pause and adjust daily timers • Add or deduct time in custom increments • Reward helpful behaviour with extra minutes • Reduce screen time when boundaries are pushed • Manage children individually or as a group • Create custom schedules for different days of the week • Make time adjustments on the fly The free version includes ads but for a small one-time fee you can remove the ads forever. ◆ PREMIUM FEATURES (CHECK OUT OUR FREE TRIAL) ◆ Upgrade to TimeTilly Premium for a more flexible and meaningful family screen-time solution: • Share timers with your partner so everyone is on the same page • Set up multiple timers, e.g. for different types of media or different groups of people • Get monthly and yearly usage insights • Break up daily allowances into multiple intervals for a more granular screen time control on the day • Keep track of unused screen time and add ‘Stars’ for extra encouragement • Export timer reports as CSV files • And of course – get an ad-free experience! Download TimeTilly today and start making screen time work better for your family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against TimeTilly's 3. TimeTilly's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TimeTilly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, TimeTilly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | TimeTilly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | The Trustee for Hemispheres |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
TimeTilly
- Premium Features14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Features1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Remove Ads$3.99









