Comparison

Big Timer vs Super Simple Timer

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

Super Simple Timer

Features
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This app focuses on simplicity, showing only the elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. No setup required—just open and start using this simple timer. Supports count-up only, with no sound or vibration alerts. It has only two buttons: Start/Pause and Reset. Intuitive and easy for anyone to use. No extra features or settings. The app uses a black background with large numbers, making the time easy to see even in low-light environments. You can use this app for simple time measurement in daily activities, such as studying, work sessions, exercise, presentations, meetings, or other tasks. No advertisements are displayed. [Restrictions and Disclaimers] ・Screen Display: This app is designed exclusively for Landscape mode. If displayed in portrait mode due to OS-level settings or specific device features, the layout may not render correctly. ・Background Operation: Accuracy is not guaranteed while the app is in the background or the device is in sleep mode. Depending on the OS version and power-saving settings, the timer may be delayed or suspended. For accurate results, we recommend keeping the app in the foreground.

Screenshots

Big Timer3 screens
Super Simple Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Super Simple Timer at none against Big Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, Super Simple Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Big Timer versus Super Simple Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig TimerSuper Simple Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouhei AzumaInternational Systems Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Big Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Super Simple Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Timer free?
Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super Simple Timer free?
Super Simple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Timer or Super Simple Timer have ads?
Big Timer shows ads; Super Simple Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Timer or Super Simple Timer?
Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Super Simple Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Big Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Super Simple Timer on September 27, 2026.

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