Comparison

Big Timer vs Mic's Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Countdown timer functionality
  • Simple interface
Features
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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.

About

Mic's Clock

Features
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Give your old device a second life with this basic clock. Stop letting your old iPhones and iPads gather dust in a drawer. This clock is designed with one purpose: to turn your retired hardware into a clean, minimalist, and functional timepiece for your desk or night stand. KEY FEATURES DAY AND NIGHT MODES: A simple tap on the screen toggles between high-visibility and low-light modes. BURN-IN PROTECTION: The clock face subtly shifts position over time to protect your display. This is essential for older screens left on 24/7. NO CLUTTER: No alarms, no weather, no stopwatches, no preferences to mess up. Just the time. PRIVACY FIRST: No ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases. It does not even need an internet connection. IMPORTANT NOTE Time and timezone settings are pulled directly from your iOS device settings. To change the time displayed, you much adjust your system preferences and the clock will automatically pick up your changes.

Screenshots

Big Timer3 screens
Mic's Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mic's Clock at none against Big Timer's shown. Mic's Clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Big Timer versus Mic's Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig TimerMic's Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouhei AzumaMichael Mehmet

In-app purchases

None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Mic's Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mic's Clock free?
Mic's Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Timer or Mic's Clock have ads?
Big Timer shows ads; Mic's Clock does not.

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