Big Timer vs PicoRecorder
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.
PicoRecorder
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This app is a simple voice recorder focused on real-time, on-device transcription. It transcribes audio as you record, and works even without an internet connection. Your audio and transcripts are never uploaded to any cloud service. # Key Features - Real-time transcription on your device - Fully offline support - No cloud upload — all data stays on your device - Simple AI-powered summaries # Usage - Free for up to 5 recordings with transcription - With the Unlimited pack, you can record and transcribe **without limits** Ideal for meetings, interviews, and quick voice notes — a simple and private way to turn speech into text instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Timer at none against PicoRecorder's 1. Big Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). PicoRecorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PicoRecorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Big Timer | PicoRecorder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | postalk株式会社 |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
PicoRecorder
- Unlimited Pack$3.99
