Big Timer vs AreAre List
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.
AreAre List
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This app lets you jot down things you might forget, such as "things to buy at the store" or "things to do later." You can create multiple lists to suit your lifestyle, and you can even color-code each list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AreAre List at none against Big Timer's shown. Big Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Timer | AreAre List |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryouhei Azuma | Yasuto Saito |
In-app purchases
Big Timer
No in-app purchases
AreAre List
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Big Timer free?
Is AreAre List free?
Do Big Timer or AreAre List have ads?
Which is updated more often, Big Timer or AreAre List?
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