Big Timer vs VisualTimer
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.
VisualTimer
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VisualTimer is a beautiful visual countdown timer featuring an analog clock face display. Set your timer with minutes and seconds, watch the colorful arc count down, and hear audio cues at key moments. Features include dark/light mode, resizable clock, flip/mirror display, and customizable sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VisualTimer at none against Big Timer's shown. VisualTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Big Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Timer ships an update every 2 months, VisualTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | VisualTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | Datachain Consulting Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
VisualTimer
No in-app purchases
